OTTAWA COUNTY — What began as a routine drive back from a field inspection turned into a life-saving mission for Ottawa County Department of Public Health employee Curtis Critchlow, whose swift action following a rollover crash has earned him top honors for county customer service.
Critchlow was en route to his office when he witnessed a vehicle overturn in a traffic accident. Swerving into action without hesitation, Critchlow pulled over, climbed through broken glass into the overturned vehicle, and freed the trapped driver. He guided the woman to safety and remained at her side until first responders arrived on the scene.
County officials highlighted Critchlow’s selflessness and composure under pressure as a stark embodiment of public service in action…