Denver officer has leg amputated after being struck by firetruck at Nuggets' championship parade
- A Denver police officer had a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by a firetruck during the Nuggets' NBA championship parade.
- Sgt. Justin Dodge was trying to protect fans when he was hit.
- Dodge underwent a procedure that involved a skin graft.
- He has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
- The incident occurred on June 15th, three days after the Nuggets won their first NBA championship.