Pop-A-Lock technicians are highly respected for their intensive training and their unique locksmithing skills. But now, one technician in Atlanta can also be esteemed for his fearless lifesaving skills, which he demonstrated in early February.
Andre DeGourville, a new Pop-A-Lock technician, with just 3months training was driving down Hwy 75 on a recent Sunday afternoon. He noticed the car in front of him was swerving erratically.
Suddenly, the driver lost control of the vehicle and spun into the opposite lane and slammed into the side of a wall. Without any thought to his safety, Andre pulled over and ran over to the accident where he saw the driver moving slightly.
As the car began to smolder, Andre attempted to open the door to pull the driver out, but the doors were locked. He knocked on the window to get the driver’s attention, but he was not responding. “As I was trying to talk to the confused man, I noticed smoke and flames under his smashed up hood. Suddenly the situation went from concerning to alarming immediately,” Andre recalled. At this point, the car burst into flames, and black smoke began to cover the area. About to break open the window, Andre banged again, and the driver finally was able to unlock the door.
“I had a decision to make - help this man or surely watch him die,” Andre continued. Without fearing for his own safety, Andre pulled the driver out onto the middle of the road, away from the car, which was now engulfed in flames.
At some point, someone called 911, and the emergency responders reached the accident and took control of the situation. Andre, a true hero, just went about his business and made it to his next Pop-A-Lock call on time!
Andre DeGourville, truly represents Pop-A-Lock in a positive way. Even at the risk of danger, he works hard and always has a smile on his face.
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