SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A man whose life was forever changed after being hit head-on by a wrong-way driver had the chance Tuesday to thank the crew who saved him.
Marcus Frutchey was involved in this accident on Interstate 4 in October.
He suffered from injuries like severed intestines, 13 broken ribs, a broken back, and a punctured lung.
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Frutchey says quick action from local first responders saved his life.
His injuries were life-threatening, and he’s made an incredible recovery over the last seven months.
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When he and the Seminole County Fire Rescue crew met Tuesday morning, Frutchey told them he wouldn’t be standing here today if it wasn’t for the life-saving measures they took.
For Frutchey, the last seven months have been filled with 10 life-altering surgeries …