Teen Loses Leg After Crash Left Her Hanging From Power Line

Kennedy Littledike from Nampa, Idaho, lived through a frightening car crash in 2021. Following a breakup, she was crying in her car, lost control and her vehicle flipped. She was thrown out and landed on a power line. For over an hour, Kennedy hung from the power line by her broken leg. “I would go through it all again,” she says. The 19-year-old shared her story of recovery with Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall.

[nightmare]

It's genuinely astonishing that she survived that.

[themumblingdumpling]

The fact that hanging on the powerline and getting shocked actually saved her from bleeding out, I-- what--

[Waldemarvonanhalt]

Being ejected from a vehicle because you weren't wearing a seatbelt typically ends up with your skull becoming like a crushed watermelon. This young woman is incredibly fortunate even in misfortune.

[alphabetagamma]

This is easily the most INSANE survival story I've heard in a long time!

[tyr]

It's crazy how a human can survive that, and someone else dies from falling to the ground or sitting for too long

[dvo]

Driving without a seatbelt is just like riding a rollercoaster with no safety latch on you. PLEASE WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS!!!!

[haleybrown]

I love how she so confident in herself. And doesn’t care about how her leg looks around others. She’s comfortable letting others know

[abbykitchen]

She’s is saving a lot of peoples lives and teens by sharing this amazing survival story, I don’t think she realizes how many lives she’s probably saved by telling them this is what could happen not wearing your seatbelt ! This women is a bigger force then she was before this accident and she is making a beautiful life saving difference in so many peoples life she will never meet but saved ! Thank you so much and continue to have a long healthy happy and fulfilling life !❤

[hgfku-tnhb]

What keeps her going is the fact that she accepted what happened

[genedandy]

Still can’t wrap my head around the fact she ended up that high on a power line! 😳

[scribe]

She's a pretty girl and seems like a really nice person. Glad she survived and found love. Wishing her the absolute best in the future.

[GanttOsis]

What a remarkable young lady. That's a strong hearted young lady.

[anapaocastro]

"im glad i was the one to get my leg amputated because i was driving" that's so mature of her to say :, (

[amandakucsera]

The fact that you told yourself "if you cry, you're done"
and you blamed yourself, and were thankful you were hurt instead of your friends.
There's a reason for you to recover. You're a wonderful person, full of life.

[richardanthony]

You go girl!!!
A true inspiration, I am a 51 yr old below knee amputee and I can’t imagine going through what you did at 16.
Your family must be so proud of you! My stump is called Mr Potato (named by my grandson) lol . Life is precious and god only gives us what we can handle. Much love and respect.
💕💕💕xxx

[shirreeree]

What an amazing story of survival and courage from a wonderful young lady, sending you a big hug from New Zealand, you rock!!

[srose]

This sounds like a first responders nightmare. Its amazing how long she held on.

[sv]

That it lauched her high enough to get caught on a power line is insane!

[jackdonovan]

Wow. This girl still has things to do in this world.
I hope she gets an excellent prosthetic and goes on to live an amazing life.

[jkbrenner]

Damn, kudos for going through an absolutely crazy and life changing accident and coming out the other side stronger mentally and emotionally. Good luck in your continued recovery, keep your spirits high, and never forget to follow steps placed for yours and others safety