By now, you've definitely seen the video of 16-year-old Riley Leon.
He was behind the wheel of the red truck driving away from Monday's tornado, only to have his vehicle flip, skid, and upright itself before he continued on driving to escape the storm.
We learned yesterday that the job interview he was driving from was successful, and he starts his new gig at Whataburger Monday.
However, what about his truck? It was destroyed in the storm.
Well, like all of us, the good folks at Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet in Fort Worth say Riley's story, and are gifting the teen a brand new truck.
In a statement was sent to FOX 4, a representative from Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet said:
Chevrolet, together with Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet of Fort Worth, TX, are donating a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT All Star Edition in cherry red to Riley Leon and his family after he survived a powerful tornado while driving in his Silverado. We are thankful Riley is safe, commend his driving skills during a frightening situation, and our hearts are with other families in Texas that have been affected by these storms. To help aid the recovery efforts in Texas, Chevy Cares is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund. Due to the quick action of the team at Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet, the new truck will be presented to Riley and his family on Saturday, March 26, at the dealership.
A new job, AND a new truck?! What an amazing week for Riley that started off so treacherously.
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