Off-Duty Telecommunicator Saves Man's Severed Hand in Crash

Manatee County telecommunicator Alex Quintero aided a man who severed his hand in a severe car crash on Oct. 7, 2026. Quintero, working off-duty, witnessed the collision near the Selmon Expressway and became a first responder at the scene. He provided assistance before emergency medical services arrived. Quintero’s actions helped stabilize the victim.

The crash victim suffered a severed hand. Further details about the crash's exact location or the man's full condition were not released. Quintero’s intervention highlights the readiness of public safety personnel to act outside their official duties.