Nebraska first responder injured in car crash regains independence at Madonna

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A Nebraska first responder who was injured throughout the Highway 739 fireplace is dwelling, after spending weeks recovering at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals.

On April 7, Phelps County Emergency Supervisor Justin Norris was in a truck that was hit head-on by a semi-truck whereas responding to a hearth eight miles north of Arapahoe, Nebraska. He had a number of damaged bones, head trauma and a spinal wire harm.

His passenger, Elmwood Volunteer Fireplace Chief Darren Krull, died within the crash.

Norris spent two weeks within the hospital earlier than going to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals.

“From the start, he demonstrated his grit and willpower to return dwelling as quickly as attainable,” a Madonna spokesperson stated.

Norris is again dwelling in Holdrege and plans to return to work later this summer time in a part-time function to ease himself again into the routine.

“Madonna obtained me the place I’m at the moment, which has been far previous what we have been anticipating, and now it turns into a ready sport,” Norris stated. “Quickly, I discover out what remaining surgical procedures I’ll have and once I can begin to put weight on my legs once more. I wouldn’t be stunned if I’ll be beginning to both use a walker or crutches within the close to future.”

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