The Brief
- DPS Trooper Austin Parrott is receiving 24/7 rehab in North Texas after surviving a near-fatal 2024 crash that left him with permanent brain damage.
- Parrott celebrated Christmas at a specialized facility surrounded by family and support animals following a long year of intensive surgery and ICU care.
- Suspect Talha Noaman is scheduled for a court appearance next month when a judge will decide on criminal punishment related to the crash.
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:…