The Syosset man who escaped a potentially deadly car accident with only minor injuries returned home from the hospital Tuesday.

Bryan Pacelli checked out of Nassau University Medical Center only six days after his Audi was crushed beneath a tractor trailer and a bus on the Long Island Expressway. The 38-year-old father of two says he has a new outlook on life after surviving the crash. He credits his minimal injuries to his car, faith and good will.

Doctors say it will take time for Pacelli to get back on his feet. Pacelli says he plans on returning to work as a car salesman and plugging the Audi he says helped save his life.

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