Forty-five days after a man with mental health issues intentionally drove into two Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office deputies, Corporal Carlos Brito is finally heading home to his family—just in time for the holidays.
Florida Deputy Critically Injured in Vehicle Attack Goes Home from Rehab Hospital
Corporal Carlos Brito, who was critically injured after being crushed by the car and nearly lost his leg, was discharged Tuesday from a rehabilitation hospital.
by Staff
December 21, 2023
Corporal Carlos Brito of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be home for the holidays.
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Brito, who was critically injured after being crushed by the car and nearly lost his leg, was discharged Tuesday from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo, The Patch reports.
“I think we all just received the greatest gift knowing that both Corporal Brito and Deputy (Manny) Santos will be home for the holidays,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “ I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude as this community has reminded us why we do this job. This outpouring of love that we witnessed today and continue to witness every day allows us to kiss our loved ones goodbye and go out and serve and protect this community, not knowing what might lie ahead.”