POLSON — A northwestern Montana teen was honored for helping a drunken driver who crashed into a school bus and then getting 10 kids off the bus when he noticed a fuel leak.
The Missoulian reports the Montana Highway Patrol gave 15-year-old Shayne Pierre, a student at Polson High School, the Colonel’s Award for Meritorious Service on Monday at the Lake County Courthouse.
Troopers say 19-year-old Daniel Fellows was driving 78 miles per hour when he crashed into the bus.
He pleaded guilty to charges related to the accident and will be sentenced July 22.
Pierre said his parents have always taught him to help others and that he acted without thinking.
Montana Highway Patrol Maj. Steve Lavin said Pierre is one of the few citizens to get a commendation from the department.