Gregory Lindaman, who saved Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain Carrie Stuart and another driver from a collision in December of 2012, has been awarded the Valor Award for his efforts to protect public safety.

Gregory Lindaman of Green Valley was honored as a civilian hero by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, July 23. Lindaman saved the life of Capt. Carrie Stuart when her car crashed on San Francisquito Canyon Road.