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Dustin Elliott's initial 911 call from crash scene.

Devane coming home; Elliott her herovideo

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Wednesday, March 30. 2011
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Lamar deputy Jeannie Devane who was injured in a serious traffic accident last night is expected to be released from Atlanta Medical Center tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Dustin Elliott, the man who pulled her from her burning patrol car at the crash scene, is being hailed as a hero.

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#1 jj on 03/30/11 at 07:32 PM
Truly a miracle!
#2 It's Me on 03/30/11 at 08:02 PM
THANK YOU! I am so glad you happened to be there at the perfect time. And I am sure that there are tons of other people who feel the same. Thank you for caring enough and doing what you did.
#3 Anonymous on 03/30/11 at 08:36 PM
What an inspirational story. Thank you, Mr. Elliott, for giving us something to be proud of in the news.
#4 porter on 03/30/11 at 08:50 PM
awsome job Dustin your a angel
#5 Lacrecia Brown on 03/30/11 at 09:10 PM
God is just so good. I am so glad that someone was there. He is truly a guardian angle.
#6 Anonymous on 03/30/11 at 09:43 PM
Even heroes need heroes. Mr. Elliot, you're a true hero.
#7 Clark Wilson on 03/30/11 at 10:35 PM
Dustin in my cousin, one of my closest, I truly never expected this of him.

BTW guys, call him Dusty or Dud. That's what he calls himself.
#8 Clark Wilson on 03/30/11 at 10:42 PM
DUSTY is my close cousin. I never really expected him to do something like this ever!
#8.1 Dustin Elliott on 03/31/11 at 10:21 AM
I never thought I would be put in a situation like this before either. But I'm glad that I was there and was able to save her life. Like I said god put me there for a reason and I'm so glad he did.
#8.1.1 Megan DeVane on 04/02/11 at 10:02 PM
Dustin, thank you so much for saving my sisters life!! i caint say how thankful my family is. your a true angel and a blessing!!
#9 aunt kat on 03/30/11 at 10:42 PM
Dusty we are proud of you. You did a great job. we love you.
#10 Chasity on 03/30/11 at 10:50 PM
Dustin Elliot is a true hero. It was a miracle that he was able to get to her before the flames took her life. I am sure she will be forever greatfull for his heroic efforts. As for the DeVane family, I think you have accquired another family member! I could not thank him enough if he had helped someone in my family like this. There are true guardian angels out there and I think we all just met one.
#11 lamarfeeder on 03/31/11 at 12:33 AM
I'm the owner of the radio scanner feed that barnesville.com has posted on the front page. I have recorded the audio from the scanner involving this crash. It is very chilling to listen to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7N4RneLrPI

I am very thankful that Deputy Devane is ok. Sounds like she had an amazing crew working with her. However, you can clearly hear how it was effecting everyone emotionally. My thoughts and prayers are with the Devane family and everyone else involved. Audio is provided by RadioReference. Dead air/unnecessary traffic removed for time restrictions.
#12 Dustin Elliott on 03/31/11 at 12:49 AM
Thanks everyone for the compliments. God put me in the right place at the right time and I'm very thankful for that. I'm so glad that I was there to save her. As you can tell by the 911 call I was also scared to death. Then I saw the flames rising from under the hood of the car and knew I had to take action. She was conscious when I got to her and I told her the car was on fire and I had to get her out of the car. I was able to grab her under her arms and get her out of the passenger side of the car onto the ground. I then picked her up and toted her to the shoulder of the road way from the burning car. A truck driver and a sheriff arrived shortly after I got her to the shoulder. By this time the front of the car was completely engulfed into flames. Me, the truck driver, and sheriff then carried her further away from the burning car. I am looking forward to meeting her again and her family after she gets well and gets settled back in at home. Again thank you everyone And I'm so glad that she is going to be ok.
#12.1 lizzybegood on 03/31/11 at 10:13 AM
God Bless you Mr. Elliot. It was truly a wonderful thing that you did. Too often we read about negative things on this blog and I'm pleased to hear of this positivity.
#12.2 Clark Wilson on 03/31/11 at 10:03 PM
Yo, Dud.
#13 We The People... on 03/31/11 at 04:56 AM
Way to go Dustin!!! This young man is truly a hero and should be recognized as such. Not sure how, but he should.

And may God continue to bless Deputy Devane in her road to recovery as He has already blessed her with an angel in Dustin Eliot.
#14 cats on 03/31/11 at 06:27 AM
With all the bad news out there, young Mr. Elliot gives me hope.
Glad to see such an uplifting story.
#15 Jessica Ferrell on 03/31/11 at 07:45 AM
Thank you so much Dustin! Jeannie ia a great friend of mine and this is devasting news but all thanks to God that he trusted you with Jeannies life. Like they all say, you are her hero. I know she is so thankful for you. I pray she gets well soon. Everyone is praying for you Jeannie and your family. I love you girl!
#16 Anonymous on 03/31/11 at 08:17 AM
OK folks here is your citizen of the year, so thankful this nice family lives in our neighborhood
#17 michael baucom on 03/31/11 at 08:19 AM
Country! Way to go bud.
#18 Dustin Elliott on 03/31/11 at 10:31 AM
Again thanks everyone. I also never expected to be on the Fox5 news either. Does anyone know if she has been released from the hospital yet? And does anyone know her current condition? I hope Jennie gets well soon and will be praying for her speedy recovery.
#18.1 TRISH on 03/31/11 at 01:20 PM
Dustin, i just wanted to take a moment to say you are a TRUE ANGEL from Heaven. What you did was one of the most selfless acts a human being can do. The courage it took was unbelievable. There should be more ANGELS like you.
#19 Dustin Elliott on 03/31/11 at 07:13 PM
Has anyone heard if she was released from the hospital today? And has anyone heard how she is doing? I sure hope she gets well soon.
#20 Anonymous on 03/31/11 at 09:12 PM
Someone had posted on facebook that she has a fractured vertebrae in her back. It is my understanding that she would be home soon if not already.
#21 ALC on 03/31/11 at 09:40 PM
Jeannie, Very glad that God was watching over you. You truly had an Angel with you. Dustin what you did was amazing and brave! I pray for a quick recovery for you Jeannie. Also I want to say that the Lamar County Dispatcher did a great job on taking action!! Great Job to everyone who took part in saving Jeannie's Life.
#22 kathy s. on 04/01/11 at 07:01 AM
Dustin you truley are a hero..not everyone would have put themselves in that position. Last week my friend and I were traveling down I-75 when we came a upon an accident that had just happend. There was only one other person there who had stopped before we got there. My friend,(James)pulled the truck over to the scene of the wreck and jumped out and up to the car, wich just starting to catch on fire. He looked in the small hole on the drivers side and saw a man still alive laying over in the passenger seat. I was a few feet behind James..fearing the car was going to explode at any moment..knowing that he and I could be seriously injured if that where to happen. James tried to find a way to get to the man..but there was no way possible to free him.The became engulfed and all we could do was stand back and watch. James took it very bad. He could not save the man and he felt responsible. I told him it was not meant to be. And he did all he could. Fortunatley for Jeannie,God did intend on Dusty to save her. I belive all things happen for a reason.
#23 Laura Shadrick on 04/01/11 at 10:46 AM
Dusty, I know two angels up in heaven are looking down at you and are very proud. God made you a guardian angel for Jeannie. I'm so proud of the man you've grown up to be. Grandma Helen said it was God's workshop over and over again. We are all so proud and love you so much. You are our hero too!
~Denise Chambley

Dusty, you are so amazing and I am so proud of you! I know Papa Wilbur and Keith are very proud too! The courage and the heart that it took to act as quickly and fearlessly as you is inspirational.

Jeannie, I love you and I hope you get better very quickly! It's such a small world. Dusty is my cousin, and an outstanding man! I'm so glad God had him coming home the way he did at the time he did! Take care and get well soon!
~Laura Shadrick
#24 jhgbvf on 04/02/11 at 07:41 AM
finally some decent people in this town...tolley would have let her burn
#25 Jeanie Blackmon Langford on 04/03/11 at 09:41 AM
Thank you Jesus for all of your many blessings! Thank you for taking care of your children!!
I'm so thankful that you have blessed this Family as you have blessed mine!
Glad you are home and recovering Jeannie. We will continue to remember you in our prayers.
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