What This Story Is About
- A man hit by an alleged drunk driver in August returned last week to thank the firefighters who freed him from his car.
Why It Matters
- The reunion gave first responders a rare chance to see the outcome of a rescue they normally don’t get to witness.
- Norman continues to recover, and 18-year-old Brock Burton faces charges including DUI and two counts of vehicular assault.
For Context
- Captain Brian Woods said crews typically leave a scene once a patient is placed in an ambulance and don’t learn what happens to them afterward.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Noah Norman was driving home from work around 2 a.m. in August when he was hit by an alleged drunk driver off Westland Drive. Rural Metro Fire Captain Brian Woods and his crew responded to find Norman pinned inside his car.
In October, Norman returned to thank the crew who freed him…