Remember this story from earlier this month??
Yeah, the driver of that truck was 16-year-old Riley Leon, and he was on his way back from an interview at Whataburger when the tornado tossed his truck around like a Matchbox car.
Well, this week, Chevy and local dealer Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet stepped up and gave Riley a brand-new 2022 Chevy Silverado, along with $15,000 for any additional expenses (like a week or two worth of gas).
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Leon told the TV station that "it broke me down seeing my hard work is gone" after getting home and processing that the truck was destroyed. The teen said his father had passed down the truck to him, but he made sure to pay him for it.
In video footage from Leon accepting his new ride, he revealed that he was starting a new job on Monday and the new wheels sure will come in handy.
"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," Chevrolet said in a statement.
A GoFundMe for Riley has also raised more than $40,000.
Oh, and he starts the job at Whataburger next week! 🙌
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