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Air Force firefighter injured in Austin hit-and-run returns home
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katie Pratt , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 24, 2026
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Key points The firefighter is now returning home to Omaha, Nebraska, after spending nearly a month in the hospital, further details about the incident and the firefighter's condition are available from the source. A 23-year-old Air Force firefighter has been recovering in a trauma unit for 24 days after being injured in a hit-and-run incident in Austin.
A 23-year-old Air Force firefighter has been recovering in a trauma unit for 24 days after being injured in a hit-and-run incident in Austin. The firefighter was visiting Austin on a brief vacation when the incident occurred.
The firefighter was on a respirator during their time in the trauma unit, indicating the severity of their injuries.
The firefighter is now returning home to Omaha, Nebraska, after spending nearly a month in the hospital, further details about the incident and the firefighter's condition are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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