Trucker Named TCA Highway Angel for

Aiding an Elderly Scooter Crash Victim

July 17th, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, VA— The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized Luis Davila of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, as a TCA Highway Angel for his quick thinking and compassionate actions that helped protect an elderly man in distress. Davila, who drives for ABF Freight out of Fort Smith, Arkansas, displayed remarkable care and courage while on the road.

The incident occurred on July 10, 2025, at approximately 7:10 a.m. in Arizona Village, Arizona. While driving, Davila noticed an elderly man on a motorized scooter swerving down the highway.

“He was in the middle of the road and he was just swerving left to right,” Davila recalled. “I was like, that’s not safe. I put my hazards on because I didn’t want anyone behind me to run into him.”

Realizing the potential danger, Davila stayed behind the man with his flashers on, acting as a protective buffer to shield him from oncoming traffic. As they approached a curve, the scooter tipped, and the man was thrown hard onto the pavement.

Davila immediately pulled over to help. Fortunately, other motorists — including a police officer — stopped as well, and the man quickly received the attention he needed.

Thanks to Davila’s alertness and fast response, the man avoided a more serious injury. His actions reflect the values of the TCA Highway Angel program, which honors drivers who demonstrate exemplary kindness, courage, and integrity on the road.

Since the TCA Highway Angel program’s inception in August 1997, nearly 1,500 professional truck drivers have been recognized as TCA Highway Angels for exemplary kindness, courtesy, and courage displayed while on the job. Thanks to the program’s presenting sponsor, EpicVue, and supporting sponsors, DriverFacts and Northland Insurance, TCA is able to showcase outstanding drivers like Davila.

The TCA Highway Angels website can be accessed at https://www.truckload.org/highway-angel/.