Wichita officer run over in February well enough to return home

Brian Arterburn is coming home to Wichita.

The Wichita police officer who was critically injured in February when he was run over by a man fleeing police in a stolen SUV is being released from a rehabilitation hospital in Texas.

Arterburn’s release was announced Tuesday night on a Facebook page dedicated to updates on his recovery.

“Brian’s wife let everyone know today that BRIAN IS COMING HOME THIS WEEK!” part of the post said.

A public celebration is planned at some point, though no details have been set yet.

Unconscious for several days after he was hit, Arterburn underwent multiple surgeries. He started breathing on his own in late February and then graduated to walking on his own. He made rapid progress after being transferred to a rehabilitation center in Texas and will continue his recovery in Wichita.

“Your prayers have helped get him this far so don’t stop!” the Facebook post reads. “Woo Hoo the Miracle Superman and his WonderWoman Wife are coming home!!!”

This story was originally published November 28, 2017 at 10:09 PM with the headline "Wichita officer run over in February well enough to return home."