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Law enforcement veteran survives life-threatening motorcycle accident thanks to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson South
Law enforcement is in Ruamen DeLaRua's blood, having served Florida communities for 42 years. As a City of Miami Police Department motorman, the 60-year-old was on his way to escort guests during a funeral service when he was involved in a life- threatening accident. DeLaRua was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson South with multiple fractures. He underwent a five-hour emergency orthopedic surgery at Jackson South and was eventually discharged to Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation
Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at UHealth/ Jackson Memorial. When DeLaRua arrived at Lynn Rehabilitation Center, he was unable to put weight on his right side and could not use his hands. Two weeks of extensive physical and occupational therapies followed. DeLaRua continues his recovery with the help of at-home rehabilitation therapy. He's now able to walk on his own and is working toward getting back to his normal life.