UHP trooper back to job he loves after 2024 fall caused life-threatening injuries

What happened

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper fell from an overpass in Salt Lake County in 2024 and sustained life-threatening injuries, but has since recovered and returned to his job.

Timeline

1. Oct 12, 7:58 PM KSL News (YouTube) UHP trooper back to job he loves after 2024 fall caused life-threatening injuries
2. Oct 13, 3:27 AM KSL After nearly dying in fall from overpass, UHP trooper returns to patrol

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