Pasco Fire Rescue crews were honored for saving the life of a Pinellas County deputy who was trapped under a propane semi-truck last October.

The crash happened on October 1, 2024, on Hudson Avenue near Hays Road in Shady Hills.

Watch full report from Julie Salomone

Dakota Dellechiaie was in his agency-issued Chevrolet Tahoe and on his way to work. His vehicle became trapped underneath a propane semi-truck that was blocking the roadway.

His wife, Angel, recalled getting the news of her husband's crash.

"A propane tanker was blocking the roadway and that road that he comes down is completely dark, there is not a light in sight," said Angel Dellechiaie.

Deputy Dellechiaie suffered serious injuries. Crews from Fire Station 9 and Station 20 responded.

Captain Peter Arnold responded to t

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