Citrus County Deputy Andy Lahera is once again fighting for his life, nearly two and a half years after a devastating line-of-duty injury.

Deputy Lahera was critically injured on the night of May 23, 2023, while directing traffic at the intersection of Saunders Way and South Lecanto Highway following Lecanto High School's graduation ceremonies.

At approximately 9:05 p.m., a 19-year-old driver struck Lahera after failing to see him on the road, despite Lahera wearing a reflective vest. On-scene deputies and other first responders quickly performed life-saving measures, and a medical helicopter transported him to a trauma center.

Ever since then, his recovery has been slow but steady. Recently, he began talking again and even moving the right side of his body after years of paralysis.

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