Denver Police Officer Severely Injured During Nuggets Victory Parade Required Leg Amputation
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A Denver police officer who was struck by a fire truck during the Nuggets NBA Championship victory parade last month was recently required to have his leg amputated. According to CBS News, Denver SWAT officer Sgt. Justin Dodge is recovering following the operation to remove his left leg, after he reportedly stood on the passenger side of a fire truck carrying NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, guard Jamal Murray, and owners Stan and Josh Kroenke on June 15. CBS reports a fire truck rolled up the back of Dodge’s leg...
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