L.I. Teen Performs Song Written By Maryland Woman Severely Injured In Car Crash
MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- It was a happy and emotional day for a 25-year-old songwriter who was in a coma after being severely injured in a car accident.
Laura March suffered a traumatic brain injury and nearly died nine years ago in a car accident, but she turned that horrific experience into a positive one and began writing songs.
March traveled to Mastic Beach, Long Island from Maryland Wednesday where she received a wonderful Christmas gift, WCBS 880's Sophia Hall reported. She got to hear one of her songs performed by 19-year-old singer Kayla Vega.
L.I. Teen Performs Song Written By Maryland Woman Severely Injured In Car Crash
"I spent many years perfecting my lyrics," March said. "To hear them sing is phenomenal."
The two hugged again and again.
"This is the best thing I think I've ever done in my life," Vega said.
March said the song, called "Brave," means "only you can do it."
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