By EMS1 Staff
WACO, Texas — A paramedic who is still in critical care three months after being struck by a car at a crash scene was honored by the state of Texas.
KWTX reported that Rory Barros, who was pinned against the rear of his ambulance by a vehicle after pushing his partner out of danger, was named EMS Person of the Year by the Texas Department of State Health.
According to the department’s website, the award “honors an EMS-certified person who has demonstrated uncommon leadership and courage in providing emergency medical service to the citizens of Texas.”
Barros’ wife, Amy, accepted the award on his behalf.
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