Transurban recognized two Express Lanes workers that stopped a drunk driver in the lanes.
The two ‘Express Assist’ workers Corey Williams and Isaac Roa, whose job it is to patrol the Express Lanes and keep drivers safe, were able to spot and prevent a drunk driver from causing a crash, according to a release.
More on the situation, from a release:
On March 26 at approximately 10 p.m., Express Assist members Williams and Roa were dispatched to a disabled vehicle on the northbound 95 Express Lanes near Fairfax County Parkway. Williams and Roa noticed the occupants of the vehicle acting suspiciously and immediately contacted Virginia State Police to investigate further. As Williams and Roa stalled the driver, crews in the Express Lanes Operation Center monitored the situation and provided updates to the Virginia State Police trooper responding to the scene. The trooper arrived, performed sobriety tests and arrested the driver for driving under the influence.
On average, Express Lanes control room operators identify incidents within 90 seconds while Express Assist crews reach disabled vehicles and incidents in six minutes.
“We are incredibly proud of our dedicated Express Assist team members. They risk their safety each day on our roadways for the benefit of the traveling public. This drunk driver was jeopardizing the lives of other travelers. National Superhero Day is a time to remember that people like Williams and Roa are the unsung heroes in our communities,” stated Transurban Vice President of Operations Nic Barr in a release.
Williams, who lives in Caroline County, and Roa, who lives in Prince William County, were awarded by Transurban for their efforts as part of National Superhero Day, according to a release.
