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Mother recovering from losing both legs after car crashes into her in Los Angeles
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by CBS News
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points They have reported on the mother's condition and the circumstances surrounding the crash. A mother is recovering from a severe injury after being struck by a car.
A mother is recovering from a severe injury after being struck by a car. The incident resulted in the loss of both her legs.
Further information about this incident is available from CBS News. They have reported on the mother's condition and the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Details of the incident, including the events leading up to the crash, can be found through CBS News, which has covered the story of the mother's recovery and the accident that caused her to lose both legs.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: CBS News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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