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Update on injured DPS Trooper Austin Parrott's recovery
One year ago, the family of a DPS officer was praying for a miracle.
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas - One year ago, the family of a DPS officer was praying for a miracle.
State trooper Austin Parrott was nearly killed in the line of duty. He survived but spent months in the ICU.
Now he's receiving 24-7 care, and his family shares the difficult journey.
What we know:
A special Christmas visit to a Collin County Rehab Facility for Austin Bryan Parrott.
In the front seat with a grin on his face following a long and difficult year of recovery and resilience. The last time he was in a police cruiser, his life forever changed.
In December 2024, DPS trooper Parrott was working to clear a single car wreck on the Dallas North Tollway. Investigators say a Mini Cooper plowed into the accident scene, critically injuring Parrott.
DPS trooper remains in ICU; driver arrested after Dallas North Tollway crash
A state trooper suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle while investigating an accident on Monday morning.
The driver, Talha Noaman, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Parrott is now left with permanent brain damage from severe head trauma and is also wheelchair bound.
From months of ICU care in the Houston area to multiple surgeries, Parrott was transferred to a facility back in North Texas right before the holiday season.
There, he's surrounded by animals, horses and dogs, and it includes 24/7 care.
The Parrott’s have provided continuous updates on a GoFundMe. The latest post was on Christmas Day, saying time is irreplaceable.
"We are truly grateful for the team and support throughout this journey. That smile means the world, and y’all made it happen."
What's next:
We checked the case status for the crash suspect.
According to public records online, he is due back in court next month, where a judge will decide whether he will be criminally punished.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 4's Peyton Yager.