UNIONVILLE, TN : SIx-year-old crash victim reunited with first responders on April, Saturday 8th 2017

Tonight, a six-year-old who survived a tragic accident is reunited with the first responders who helped save his life.

It was January of this year, when his Camden Collins’ life changed forever.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 59-year-old Ronald Smith crossed over the center line hitting the car belonging to Michael and Suzanne Collins.

The crash killed all three. The only survivor was six-year-old Camden.

Greg Burt was among the EMTs who responded to the scene.

“I popped the rear driver's glass, and that's where I found Camden,” said Burt. “(It was) hard work from the time we got there, (and) hard work for Camden from start to finish. He's not done, he's got a long road to hoe.”

Camden Collins suffered a spinal cord injury, broken ribs, among other significant injuries.

He spent most of his time recovering at Rankin Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kim Kee is Camden’s maternal grandmother and guardian. She said, “When they say that they are a bridge to help you from hospital to home, that's exactly what they do. They don't just take care of Camden, they take care of the family also."

Tonight, Camden Collins got a chance to reunite with those who helped save his life.

A benefit concert and silent auction served as a backdrop, to help welcome Camden home.

Camden’s aunt, Caroline Kee said, “He does have a long road ahead of him. But from where we started to where we are at now, is just unbelievable.”

Camden has been home for a little over a week now

Tonight's benefit raised more than $11,000.

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SIx-year-old crash victim reunited with first responders