He was trapped in his vehicle after a tornado picked up his police vehicle in Arkansas.
The officer works for Diaz Police Department in Arkansas.
Sergeant Richard Dickie Morris was caught in a tornado outbreak on Friday night. His patrol unit was swept up and thrown several feet, crashing onto another car in a nearby backyard. You can view photographs below.
Arkansas Police Officer Was Trapped In Vehicle In Devastating Crash
The tornado ripped the radio from his vehicle, cutting off communication. Injured and trapped, he used his phone to call 911 for help.
Rescuers located him after the call and rushed him to a local hospital. He was later transferred for further treatment.
Morris sustained serious injuries in the ordeal. Despite the severity, doctors expect him to fully recover.
The incident highlighted the dangers faced by first responders during extreme weather. Morris’s quick thinking with his phone likely saved his life.
