Stefano Slone, a tow truck driver in Versailles, Kentucky, tackled a young man threatening to jump from Tyrone Bridge on November 26, 2025 and held him until law enforcement and EMS arrived, according to WKYT. Versailles Police Chief Rob Young identified the man as a veteran experiencing a mental health crisis and presented Slone with the Chief's Commendation at a city council meeting.
Operator takeaway
Tow operators are often the first people at scenes that have nothing to do with towing — if your company offers mental health first aid training, this is the case that justifies the investment.