Nearly two years after being critically injured in a fatal crash on the Tualatin Valley Highway, Washington County Deputy Michael Trotter is on his feet and running again. A feat he didn't initially think was possible.
Xavier Denzel Rodriguez, now 19, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter, two counts of second-degree assault and one count of driving under the influence.
Mike Trotter was responding to a call when a car full of teenagers hit his patrol SUV while going close to 100mph. The crash killed two of the teenagers.
Deputy Mike Trotter survived a serious April crash with the help of 90 blood donations. His colleagues and family are working to give back to others in need.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is organizing a blood drive in honor of Deputy Mike Trotter, who is recovering from critical injuries suffered during a crash.