Teen recovering from being struck by truck leaves hospital to graduate high school

After spending a year and a half in the hospital and a long-term care facility recovering from being struck by a garbage truck, a 17-year-old boy in New York was able to do something nearly unimaginable after his accident and graduate from high school. Klaw Reh has been on a long journey back to health since the accident. But while he hasn't been able to return home yet, he kept up with his studies and was able to attend his graduation from Leonardo daVinci High School in Buffalo, surprising everyone with a speech. "Class of 2026, congratulations to all of you. It's been a tough road, but with support of family, I made it through. If I can do it, anyone can do it. I hope I inspired you to keep going and never give up in life," Reh told his classmates. Reh's parents and siblings were in attendance, as were nurses and staff from the Buffalo hospital ECMC and long-term care facility Terrace View. "To see him cross the stage, it just broke my heart in a good way," Terrace View registered nurse Lauren Wallace told WKBW. "Thank you for everyone who supported me on this journey. I am truly blessed to be here to be able to celebrate with my classmates. This was a big accomplishment. And I am very proud of it," Reh said. Reh is still working on recovering enough to return home. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WKRC on Facebook:   / wkrctv   WKRC on Twitter:   / local12   WKRC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/local12wkrc... WKRC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@local12wkrc?l... Subscribe to WKRC on YouTube:    / @local12wkrc   For more information, visit https://www.local12.com/ Download the WKRC News app: https://local12.com/station/news-app Download the WKRC Weather app: https://local12.com/weather/weather-app Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 513.421.6872 WKRC is an OH based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WKRC #LOCAL12 #cincinnati #news #cincinnatinews This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]