A Calgary truck driver has been recognized as a highway angel for driving three hours to return a purse containing money and jewelry that a woman had accidentally dropped near Golden, B.C.
Truck driver Daljit Sohi made a stop at the rest area on Nov. 29, 2024, when he saw Shailly James, of High River, Alta, inadvertently drop her purse during the stop while assisting her four-year-old child, according to the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA).
As James drove away, Sohi got into his truck and followed, intending to return the purse, which contained James’ ID cards, $1,100, a gold chain, and her credit cards….