Riley Leon, a Junior at a constitution college in Austin, was on his means residence from a job interview at Whataburger in a crimson Silverado and needed to make a number of U-turns on account of heavy rain, when his truck was picked up by the twister, the teenager advised CNN.
Riley stated he landed in the course of the highway. “When every little thing stopped, I drove off to the aspect of the highway to get out of the best way,” he advised CNN. Riley then referred to as his mom to inform her what had occurred.
“I referred to as my mother. I used to be like: ‘Mother, the twister took me,'” Riley stated, including that his mom initially thought Riley was mistaken and had maybe skilled a damaged mirror or headlight. When she arrived on the scene, nevertheless, she rapidly realized the gravity of the scenario. “She was shocked,” Riley stated.” She was like ‘You are a blessing that you simply’re right here.'”
Round 30 minutes after the accident, Riley’s brother confirmed him the now-viral video of the incident. “It is a blessing to be right here actually,” the teenager advised CNN.
The brand new truck might be introduced to Riley and his household at a Chevrolet dealership in Fort Price on Saturday. He’ll begin his new job at Whataburger on Monday, Riley advised CNN.
