Injured Manassas Police Officer Hopes to Begin Rehab Later This Month

A Manassas city police officer who was struck by a car on Saturday remains in Fairfax Hospital, but hopes to began rehabilitation on Monday, Manassas city officials said this week.

Manassas Police Officer Heather Munsterman was standing outside of a vehicle during a routine traffic stop when she was struck by a black Ford that swerved off the road near the intersection of Phoenix Drive and Route 28 in Manassas on Saturday morning.

She remains in Fairfax Hospital after suffering a concussion, a dislocated shoulder and fractures in her ankle and pelvic areas, a family member told city  officials.

Herndon resident Alexander Bacon, 25, is charged with: texting while driving, reckless driving, driving on a suspended operator's license (third offense) and failure to to proceed with caution or yield right of way by lane change to stationary vehicle displaying lights.

Munsterman's family members said she is in good spirits despite her painful injuries and the long road to recovery.

She and her family are very thankful for all the well wishes, prayers, kind thoughts, flowers and balloons that she has received since the incident.

She hopes to leave the hospital and enter a rehabilitation center on Monday, family and friends said.

Until then, she is accepting only get well cards—no flowers, balloons or other items—and a limited number of visitors so she can rest and heal.

Manassas Police Lt. Stephanie Morbeto will serve as a liaison and will keep everyone updated on Munsterman's progress. Updates will also be provided through Facebook pages for the City of Manassas and the Manassas Police Department. The city will also continue to email updates on her condition.

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