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‘Nothing but God’: Teen helps save 76-year-old woman driving with brain bleed
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Her situation took a turn for the better when a 17-year-old boy intervened.
A 76-year-old woman drove nearly 20 miles in Alabama while suffering from a brain bleed. Her situation took a turn for the better when a 17-year-old boy intervened. The teenager had been working in his family's workshop after being unable to sleep due to a recent injury.
The boy saw the woman pull over and stumble out of her car. He then went to check on her. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The woman and the teenager have credited divine intervention for their encounter, with the woman stating that it was the only explanation for her safe arrival.
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Category: local Published: July 12, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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