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Resilient Aiden Fights Back After Devastating Accident
9 Sep
Summary
- A 7-year-old boy is recovering after being hit by a truck.
- He suffered severe injuries including a brain injury and broken bones.
- The child has moved to rehab and is showing remarkable progress.
A 7-year-old boy named Aiden is showing significant progress in his recovery after being hit by a pickup truck on August 21st. The incident occurred near Chateau Drive in Rome, Georgia, as Aiden ran towards his bus stop.
He suffered a diffuse axonal injury, a severe ligament tear requiring surgery, a fractured pelvis and ribs, and a broken collarbone and wrist. Initially in critical condition and a medically induced coma, Aiden has now been moved to the hospital's rehabilitation floor.
His mother shared that Aiden is undergoing physical, occupational, and speech therapy. He is speaking more, remembering people and details, and laughing, demonstrating incredible resilience. Despite a frontal brain injury, his spirit remains intact as he works on walking and talking.
The family is deeply grateful for community support during this challenging time. While the road ahead is long, Aiden continues to fight and make daily progress. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and no charges have been filed against the driver.
