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Good Samaritan dives in

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ELLISVILLE, AL - -

Authorities are calling an Ellisville, Alabama man a hero after a rescue late Tuesday night. It began when Kassie Ford's vehicle plunged into Tallahala Creek after being hit by an 18-wheeler.

Jimmy and Karen Thompson witnessed the crash. Mr. Thompson immediately jumped into the water and pulled Ford from her submerged car.

The unidentified driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured returned to the scene once Thompson jumped into the water to help the victim. The accident remains under investigation.

 

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