NAUGATUCK, Conn. — Editor's Note: Video above aired on Nov. 5.
A milestone was accomplished Friday for a Naugatuck police officer facing a long road to recovery following an incident while on duty earlier this month.
Lt. Mark Pettinicchi was discharged from Waterbury Hospital Friday and will continue recovery at a long-term rehab facility, Naugatuck police announced.
On Nov. 4, Lt. Pettinicchi was working a traffic detail when he was struck by a truck that led a multi-town pursuit, requiring multiple surgeries and a two weeks stay at the hospital.
"Lieutenant Pettinicchi, his family, & the entire Naugatuck Police Department extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at Waterbury Hospital, and the members of the Waterbury Police Department for all of their assistance these last few weeks," Naugatuck police said on social media.
Pettinicchi still has a long road to recovery ahead due to the serious injuries he suffered, police said.
"He wishes to express that he has seen, heard & felt the support of our communities. He has drawn strength from this support and it has helped him on his road to healing," police added in their announcement.
The three suspects involved in the incident that left Pettinicchi injured have since been arrested and arraigned in court.
Leah Myers is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at lmyers@fox61.com
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