(Grand Rapids, MI) - A New Prairie High School student is back home four months after badly injured in a school bus crash.

 

Lucas Bradshaw on Wednesday walked out of the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan with many friends celebrating the progress he’s made in his ongoing recovery.

 

Bradshaw suffered some brain damage and was in a coma until last month after the collision in May on U.S. 20 at Fail Road just north of La Porte.

 

Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul White said preparations are being made for his return to learning once he’s ready.

 

“It’s a blessing and we’re just so thankful for that,” he said.

 

People who witnessed Bradshaw leave called him things like an inspiration and a true example of strength and determination in their social media posts.

 

41 year old Shawn Akison, who’s from the Chicago area, is accused of causing the crash while impaired on fentanyl.

 

He’s scheduled to stand trial on multiple counts, including operating while intoxicated causing catastrophic injury, a Level 3 felony, beginning October 14.