Updated January 24, 2019

A Lawrence County sheriff’s deputy is being recognized for saving the life of a woman who tried to commit suicide.

According to media sources Deputy Ray Crane was dispatched to Iron City Friday January 18 in a report of a female who was threatening to kill herself.

The deputy found her vehicle filling with exhaust fumes, and he forced the door open and pulled the woman out who was shaking, and not responding well.

Deputy Crane was able to revive her and get her to a hospital.

Lawrence County Sheriff John Myers praised Deputy Crane saying “how he responded to a challenge is exemplary.”