Bus driver Jim Moffett was helping two of his elderly customers cross a busy Denver street in the middle of a snow storm when he was struck by a pickup truck after pushing the others out of its path.  Moffett's reward for his heroic act: a trip to the hospital and a jaywalking ticket.

Moffett suffered bleeding in the brain, broken bones, a dislocated shoulder and a possible ruptured spleen.  According to a statement issued by the Colorado State Patrol, “despite Moffett's intentions, jaywalking contributed to the accident.”

After examining the circumstances and discussing the case with prosecutors, the patrol has reversed its decision to issue the jaywalking ticket to this Good Samaritan.

A citation against the pickup driver for careless driving resulting in injury still stands.

—Source:  The Sunday Oregonian (Portland, Oregon)