RAPID CITY, SD—Bryan Brewer, the new leader of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, returned to work January 16 after suffering injuries in a one-vehicle accident.

Brewer sustained several significant injuries including a broken pelvis and several broken ribs in the December 29, 2012, accident. He spent two weeks recovering in a hospital.

Brewer was elected last November. He was sworn into office on December 7.