North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Seriously Injured in Crash Returns to Duty

CHARLOTTE -- A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper is back at work after being seriously injured in a crash early last month.

Trooper Devin Rich was working a collision on I-40 on July 7 when his patrol vehicle was struck from behind, causing extensive damage to both vehicles, according to a news release.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is extremely proud to announce the return of Trooper Devin Rich, who is now back to full duty after recovering from injuries sustained from a vehicle collision.

Rich was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries as a result of the crash.

"Trooper Rich was among five patrol vehicles struck within a month's time-frame across the state," officials said in a statement "SHP welcomes Trooper Rich back to full duty and celebrates his speedy recovery!"