His mum fainted while she was driving - he steered them to safety
Summary
A 12-year-old boy named Zac guided a moving car to safety after his mother fainted while driving. He received a bravery award for his actions, which prevented a crash on a busy road in the UK.Key Facts
- Zac, aged 12, was in a car with his mother when she fainted while driving at a speed of nearly 60 mph.
- Zac took control of the car, guiding it into a central barrier to bring it to a stop.
- He managed to switch off the engine and call emergency services for help.
- The incident happened on December 14 on the A40 road near Ross-on-Wye.
- Zac received a Chief Constable's Commendation award for his bravery.
- His mother fainted due to very low blood pressure but was not injured.
- West Mercia Police officers praised Zac for remaining calm and preventing an accident.
- During a visit to the police headquarters, Zac and his family reconnected with the officers who responded to the scene.
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