North Carolina State Highway Patrol celebrated the return of one of their troopers Friday after he recovered from a car crash.
Officials said Trooper Devin Rich returned to work full duty after sustaining injuries from the crash.
Highway Patrol said Trooper Rich was working on a collision on I-40 when his patrol vehicle was hit from behind, causing bad damage to both cars.
Officials said Rich was taken to a nearby hospital.
Highway Patrol said Rich was among five patrol cars hit within a month's time-frame across the state.
"Highway Patrol welcomes Trooper Rich back to full duty and celebrates his speedy recovery," the group wrote on Facebook.
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