Injured Anchorage Officer Returns Home

Police officer Randy Hughes was greeted by friends, family and fellow officers at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Saturday night.

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By Kirsten Swann

Story Created: Oct 9, 2011 at 5:19 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Oct 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM AKDT

After sustaining serious injuries in a car crash late last month and traveling to Seattle for treatment, Anchorage police officer Randy Hughes has finally returned home

"It's very good to see Randy coming back home,” said Dep. Chief Mark Habbe, one of the dozens of well-wishers who gathered to greet Hughes at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Saturday night. “It was excellent to see the community turnout and the support that he had."

On Sept. 23, Hughes was driving inbound on the Glenn Highway when a sedan speeding the wrong way into oncoming traffic smashed into his patrol car, pinning him inside.

He was flown to Harborview Medical Center with critical injuries to his pelvis and foot, and now faces months of rehabilitation and recovery.

But despite his injuries, he remained in good spirits as paramedics wheeled him through the airport Saturday night.

"He was in a very good mood,” Habbe said. “I think the support that he had both on the plane and then when he landed was a real tribute to him, so I think he appreciated it."

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POLICE & FIREMEN ARE HEROS said on Wednesday, Oct 12 at 11:43 AM

The risk their lieves daily to protect the citizens,and most of the time do not get the recognition that is due.We pray for this policeman that he makes a full recovery.God bless him.

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Lynn said on Sunday, Oct 9 at 9:36 PM

Welcome Home!! I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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George said on Sunday, Oct 9 at 7:54 PM

Wecome home and hoppe for your fast recovery

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