LEEDS, Ala. — A picture of an Alabama deputy comforting a baby following a multi-vehicle crash on I-20 has struck a chord with Alabamians, quickly going viral Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened during rush-hour in the westbound lane on Interstate 20 near Leeds, Alabama on the morning of Tuesday, October 6. Alabama troopers said that while the accident included an ambulance, a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles, no serious injuries were reported. The crash caused at least 5 miles of delays.
In the midst of the chaos of the pile-up, Jefferson County deputy Ric Lindley took time to comfort a child that had been involved in the crash.
Deputy Ric Lindley comforts a child at a wreck scene on I-20 near Leeds this morning. pic.twitter.com/H4291frKu2
— Jeff Co Sheriff (@JeffCoSheriff) October 6, 2015
The photo was shared on social media, with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook photo earning over 2,000 shares and 6,000 likes in just a few hours. The picture is a heartwarming reminder that, despite media depictions to the contrary, the job of law enforcement officer means much more than simply writing tickets and arresting criminals, it’s being an integral part of the community.
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