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EXCLUSIVE: Oakland woman relearns to walk and speak after near-fatal crash involving kid drivers
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Luz Pena , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident involved a vehicle driven by two young brothers, ages 7 and 4. The woman, Kiara Bowling, nearly died from her injuries.
A woman is recovering from a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a vehicle. Her family considers her a miracle as she takes her first steps and continues to heal. The incident involved a vehicle driven by two young brothers, ages 7 and 4.
The woman, Kiara Bowling, nearly died from her injuries. Her progress is being hailed as remarkable by her family. Further details about her recovery and the incident are available.
Kiara Bowling's journey to relearn basic skills like walking and speaking is ongoing. Her family's description of her as a "walking miracle" reflects the significance of her progress so far.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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