17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash
After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
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After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
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