Texas Police Officer to Undergo Surgery Involving 3D Printed Parts

SAN MARCOS, Texas -- A San Marcos police officer, who was seriously injured when he was struck by a vehicle three months ago, is scheduled to undergo surgery involving 3D printed parts.

Officer Paul Beller was attempting to remove a traffic hazard from IH-35 in Aprils when he was struck by a car, according to a news release.

Officials said that he is still undergoing intense rehabilitation therapy in Houston and is making improvements every week. Beller is walking, with the assistance of a walking boot, able to speak and is coherent, and is working on regaining functionality of portions of the left side of his body.

He is now scheduled for a surgery to repair injury to his skull with 3D printed parts, and physicians predict this will help him make greater strides in his future recovery.

"The SMPD would like to remind everyone that it is the law to slow down and move over when a Police, Fire, EMS, TxDOT vehicle or tow truck is responding on a roadway," officials said in a statement.

To make a contribution in support of Officer Paul Beller, visit https://www.smcpaaa.org/donatebeller.