Quick action and preparedness played a vital role in saving Anthony Curry’s life after he was involved in a motorcycle accident last week.
Adair County Deputy Hunter Tweedy is being commended for his actions that day in providing immediate care before an ambulance arrived.
Tweedy, who joined the sheriff’s department two months ago, was the first to arrive on the scene and immediately noticed the severeness of the injury to Curry’s leg.
Acting quickly, he placed a tourniquet he was carrying on Curry’s leg. He and Major Drew Conn of the Columbia Police Department were able to tighten the tourniquet enough to control the bleeding.
While Tweedy has been hailed a hero for his actions, he responds in humility and is quick to recognize the work of all emergency responders.
“It takes all of us to do the job. All first responders working together to get the job done,” he said. “I always keep tourniquets in my vest or in my car. This is the third time in my career that I have had to apply one.”
Tweedy has been recognized for his quick thinking and actions by Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, who issued a proclamation for his “swift and skilled response.”
Sheriff Gary Roy also recognized the heroism of his new deputy.
“I am proud of the heroism, professionalism, and action that Tweedy took. His quick thinking contributed to saving this man’s life,” said Roy.
Law enforcement spend a lot of time on patrol and oftentimes are in the right place at the right time when a call comes in, resulting in them being first on the scene.
Critical Care Paramedic Jason Upchurch, who responded to the accident, said, “I think it played a big factor on the outcome of the patient’s condition for sure.”
According to Curry’s wife, April, his leg has been amputated at mid-thigh. She said that “rehabilitation will be needed in the future, lots of therapy, and a prosthetic.”
Despite the difficult road ahead of him, she said, “He is a fighter and stubborn one at that.”
By Amy Pike
amy@adairvoice.com
