Family Discovers Identity Of Hero Trucker Who Helped Crash Victim

Early last week, a young woman crashed her vehicle into a tree, causing a fire that trapped her inside. Only one passerby stopped to help and comfort the dying woman, but his identity remained a mystery. Now, the victim’s family has found the hero trucker who helped their daughter in her last moments.

Dorothy Marko was driving on Highway 70 outside of Soper, Oklahoma when she crashed into a tree after driving off the road and overcorrecting. Her pickup caught on fire and despite her clothes being burned off, she was able to crawl out of the vehicle with the help of a compassionate trucker.

Marko was flown to a nearby hospital where she died of her injuries.

Following the tragedy, the Marko family began looking for the “angel” who comforted their daughter when they could not.

This weekend, their search paid off. Brenda Marko, mother of Dorothy Marko, posted pictures on Facebook on Saturday of Ohio truck driver Darrell Cloyd, captioned: “To every one that was concerned, I found the truck driver that tried to help my daughter Dorothy Marko.”

“He stopped when no one else would! Bless Him Always,” praised Brenda.

Overwhelmed by the situation, Cloyd said that he had actually taken US Highway 70 by mistake.

Brenda said she hopes that the two can meet up next time Cloyd is in town.


Read Next

Truck driver survives after coil crashes into cab on Tennessee roadway

Truck driver survives after coil crashes into cab on Tennessee roadway

A truck driver hauling coils survived a load shift that left the cab of a semi truck with significant damage. The incident occurred on the afternoon of April 15, 2026, on  Alcoa Highway at North […]

Sheriff says ‘no HAZMAT danger’ after semi trailer loaded with gummy bears goes up in flames

Sheriff says ‘no HAZMAT danger’ after semi trailer loaded with gummy bears goes up in flames

Nebraska police responded to an incident this week that left a semi truck’s trailer loaded with candy product fully engulfed in flames. Shortly before 4 a.m. on April 7, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office […]

‘Wrong turn’ sends semi truck crashing into cars, hydrant, and yard of California homeowner

‘Wrong turn’ sends semi truck crashing into cars, hydrant, and yard of California homeowner

Multiple agencies responded to a semi truck crash in Crockett, California, on Monday. The crash took place on the afternoon of March 30, 2026. Local outlet KRON4 reports that a truck driver hauling a load […]

Louisiana cops need help identifying CMV requiring URGENT repair

Louisiana cops need help identifying CMV requiring URGENT repair

The Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) put out a call for public help in location a commercial vehicle that was spotted over the weekend in need of “urgent repair.” Police said that they need information […]

Teen arrested for DUI after his car was struck twice by semi trucks while passing in no-passing zone in Wyoming

Teen arrested for DUI after his car was struck twice by semi trucks while passing in no-passing zone in Wyoming

A teenage motorist faces several charges in the wake of a crash with semi trucks in Campbell County, Wyoming. At 8:20 p.m. on March 8, the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) responded to WY 59 at […]