Photos: Bicyclist Brett Karrle hit by car
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Brett Karrle has been hospitalized or in rehab since he was hit at high speed by a driver whose BAC exceeded the legal limit in early October, 2016, on the Catalina Highway northeast of Tucson.
Brett Karrle
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Therapists Janelle Borg, left, and Logan Bretney guide Brett Karrle as he practices rolling over using the momentum he gets from rocking and twisting with his shoulder muscles at Healthsouth on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. Karrle was paralyzed from the chest down after being hit on his bicycle by a drunk driver.
Brett Karrle
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Brett Karrle gets a drink between exercises at Healthsouth in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Karrle was paralyzed from the chest down after being hit on his bicycle by a drunk driver in October. The neck brace he is wearing is for stabilizing his neck during the exercises.
Brett Karrle
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Therapists Logan Bretney, left, and Janelle Borg use a slide board to move Brett Karrle from his power chair to a exercise table at Healthsouth on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. Karrle was paralyzed from the chest down after sustaining a spinal injury and broken neck in a hit and run by a drunk driver.
Brett Karrle
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Brett Karrle demonstrates to his mom, Carol, his ability to drive his newly acquired power chair at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson near Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Karrle has been hospitalized or in rehab since he was hit by a drunk driver in early October on the Catalina Highway.
Brett Karrle
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Brett Karrle makes his way through the rehab center to do his exercises with his therapists at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Karrle has been hospitalized or in rehab since he was hit by a drunk driver in early October on the Catalina Highway.
Brett Karrle
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Brett Karrle can now hold his arms out straight and steady at Healthsouth in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He had little mobility and control when he was admitted after his accident. Karrle has been hospitalized or in rehab since he was hit by a drunk driver in early October on the Catalina Highway.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Therapists Janelle Borg, left, and Logan Bretney guide Brett Karrle as he practices rolling over using the momentum he gets from rocking and twisting with his shoulder muscles at Healthsouth on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. Karrle was paralyzed from the chest down after being hit on his bicycle by a drunk driver.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Brett Karrle gets a drink between exercises at Healthsouth in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Karrle was paralyzed from the chest down after being hit on his bicycle by a drunk driver in October. The neck brace he is wearing is for stabilizing his neck during the exercises.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Therapists Logan Bretney, left, and Janelle Borg use a slide board to move Brett Karrle from his power chair to a exercise table at Healthsouth on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. Karrle was paralyzed from the chest down after sustaining a spinal injury and broken neck in a hit and run by a drunk driver.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Brett Karrle shares a laugh with his Physical Therapist Janelle Borg during a workout at Healthsouth near Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Karrle has a good attitude and works hard on his recovery.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Brett Karrle demonstrates to his mom, Carol, his ability to drive his newly acquired power chair at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson near Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Karrle has been hospitalized or in rehab since he was hit by a drunk driver in early October on the Catalina Highway.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Carol Karrle places a soda can in Brett's unsteady hand in his room at Healthsouth Rehab Center in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. When a straw is placed through the loop in the can tab, Brett can drink for himself.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Brett Karrle shares a fist bump with Physical Therapist Janelle Borg at Healthsouth rehab center in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Brett has a good attitude, a strong work ethic and is making progress.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Brett Karrle makes his way through the rehab center to do his exercises with his therapists at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Karrle has been hospitalized or in rehab since he was hit by a drunk driver in early October on the Catalina Highway.
Brett Karrle
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Brett Karrle can now hold his arms out straight and steady at Healthsouth in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He had little mobility and control when he was admitted after his accident. Karrle has been hospitalized or in rehab since he was hit by a drunk driver in early October on the Catalina Highway.
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