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Georgetown DMV techs honored

Gathered after the presentation of the Citizen Lifesaving Awards are (l-r) Delaware State Police Commander Col. Nathan McQueen, technicians Jordan Champlain, Jeffrey Hertzog, Lester Bristol, Crlos Rodriguez Reyes and Ronald Griffith, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan and Gov. Jack Markell. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Steven Billups
April 6, 2015
DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan related the details of the accident at the press conference. Cohan said Trunzo sustained several broken ribs and a fractured pelvis. He was moved to a rehab facility on the day of the press conference. Cohan also read a letter from Trunzo where he said "Words cannot exclaim my gratitude." BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Gov. Jack Markell addressed the technicians at the ceremony, commending them on their quick action. Markell said, "What a great example you set." BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The Delaware State Police presented a Unit Commendation to the entire staff of the Georgetown DMV for the group effort that others besides the technicians performed. Shown are (l-r) Todd Lowe, inspection supervisor; Pam Smith, lane manager; and Col. Nathan McQueen, state police commander. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The state police, Gov. Jack Markell and DelDOT officials each presented a challenge coin to the technicians. BY STEVEN BILLUPS

Inspection technicians from Georgetown Department of Motor Vehicles were recognized March 8 for their heroic actions in saving the life of Joseph Trunzo at the Georgetown DMV office.

The accident occurred when Trunzo pulled his RV into the inspection lane and exited his vehicle, which didn't have a drivers door, to ask a question. The RV started rolling and Trunzo tried to physically stop the vehicle. The RV continued and pinned Trunzo to the wall.

The inspection technicians quickly entered the vehicle through a window and placed the RV into reverse while other techs gently lowered Trunzo to the ground and called 911. He suffered several broken ribs and pelvis and other fractures.

On hand for the recognition were Delaware state troopers, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan and Gov. Jack Markell.

 

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