RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County deputy is being credited with potentially saving a man’s life after responding to an emergency call involving a vehicle-related accident late last year.
According to Sheriff Frank Priddy, Deputy S. Lilly responded to an emergency call on Dec. 13, 2025, in the South Sand Branch Road area of Raleigh County. When he arrived, Deputy Lilly found a male trapped beneath a vehicle and struggling to breathe.
Sheriff’s officials said Deputy Lilly immediately retrieved a bottle jack from his patrol vehicle and began lifting the vehicle.
While doing so, he maintained constant verbal communication with the man to monitor his condition and breathing. Deputy Lilly was able to raise the vehicle enough for the man to roll onto his back.
Once the vehicle was lifted, emergency medical personnel were able to safely remove the man from underneath and transport him for medical treatment.
Sheriff Priddy and Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton praised Deputy Lilly for his quick thinking, decisive actions, and calm demeanor during the incident. Officials said his response prevented further injury and may have saved the man’s life.
