UPDATE (Nov. 2):
The Live Oak Police Department shared an update about an officer who was injured in a motorcycle crash last month.
They posted a picture of Officer Christopher Davis in the hospital. They say doctors are monitoring his condition and injuries, and he will likely have to undergo a lengthy surgery process. But the department says Davis in "pressing on" and "confident for recovery."
Davis also shared appreciation for the love and support he's received over the past few days, per the department's post.
Officer Davis, who also served a tour in Afghanistan, was off-duty and riding his personal motorcycle before a crash on Oct. 30.
He received life-threatening injuries and was transported to Shands UF in Gainesville. LOPD's post says the staff at Shands organized a trick-or-treat inside the hospital for Davis' kids on Halloween.
Earlier:
A Live Oak police officer is recovering from life-threatening injuries after a motor vehicle crash last night.
According to the Live Oak Police Department, Officer Christopher Davis was off duty and returning from his final night at the police academy when the crash happened on Highway 90 West.
Davis was riding his personal motorcycle when he was involved in the collision. He was airlifted to Shands UF in Gainesville, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Police are not releasing details about the crash or the other vehicle involved out of respect for Davis' family and the ongoing investigation.
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