Claudia Cormier shared her story for the first time Friday.
The San Marcos Police Department officer, who lost her right leg when she was hit by an SUV while on duty on May 18, recalled the traumatic night and shared her hope for the future during an emotional press conference.
“I stand here today feeling thankful to be alive and blessed to work in the community of San Marcos,” Cormier said. “May 18th has forever changed my life and those around me. While I was in the hospital, I read multiple articles and watched several news broadcasts about my accident, surprisingly I go back to that moment I began to pray out loud and hope that I was forgiven for all my sins. I knew then that I could not recover, or move forward if I did not remove all the negative the accident carried. After my husband and I were able to hold and comfort each other, we decided to forgive the individuals involved and hope that they will also move on with their lives.”
