The dad of a Lincolnshire teenager who was left in a coma after being knocked off his bike has spoken of the 'remarkable' moment his son said his first words since the accident.
Ryan Smith, 16, from Chapel St Leonards, was involved in a crash with a van whilst cycling to work near the seaside village in August.
He was in a coma for several weeks and has been in hospital ever since.
But, on November 22, he managed to say 'hello', 'mum' and 'dad' from his hospital bed.
"It was staggering," said Mark Smith.
"I asked him to say hello and he did it. It was remarkable.
"He is awe inspiring. Every down day we have he brightens it up and sends us home with smiles on our faces.
"He has got a long way to go yet but he is making more headway than anyone expected."
Ryan was yesterday moved to The Children's Trust unit in Tadworth, Surrey, where he continues to receive specialist help and support on his road to recovery.
