New updates on recovery of critically injured DPS Trooper Austin Parrott

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:

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