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Mon, 04/24/2023 - 09:24am | By: Van Arnold
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April 27 the former Hattiesburg Police Officer will share details of that fateful
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The presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Thad Cochran Center (Room 216) on USM91吃瓜网 Hattiesburg campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Crabtree and his former K-9 partner, Ruka, were both severely injured in the accident that involved a driver who was texting. Crabtree is now disabled due to a brain injury suffered in the crash.
Melanie Blanton, nurse educator at Moffitt Health Center, heard about Crabtree91吃瓜网 story through a mutual friend. She hopes the power of his message will resonate with USM students.
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Please visit the Moffitt Health Center website to learn more or call 601.266.5390.