CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — The sheriff’s deputy seriously injured while conducting traffic recently in Lecanto continues to recover and had surgery on Tuesday.

Sheriff’s Office officials said Deputy Andy Lahera had surgery on both legs and remains in critical, but stable condition.

Lahera was struck by a 19-year-old driver May 23 while conducting traffic on South Lecanto Highway after the Lecanto High School graduation ceremony.

"Andy had surgery on both of his legs yesterday. The surgery went well, and he is now back in his room surrounded by his family and medical care team," Sheriff Mike Prendergast said Wednesday. "With his wife by his side, Andy listened to the 'Night of Prayers for Deputy Lahera' at Seven Rivers Church. His family greatly appreciates this massive outpouring of love from our community. Please keep praying for Andy and ask our Lord and Savior to wake him up."

Lahera has been with the Sheriff's Office since 2009 and has been a school resource officer since 2018.

The Florida Deputy Sheriff's Association has launched a GoFundMe for the Lahera family.