Adelaide tradie saves elderly driver after stroke strike behind wheel
Scott Holland stopped a stroke victim's car by braking his ute in front of it on an Adelaide road.
Why it matters
Holland's quick thinking likely prevented a serious collision at a major intersection and potentially saved lives.
In Australia. A reminder of the risks elderly drivers face from sudden medical emergencies on Australian roads, and the real difference a stranger's attention can make.
Key facts
- 91
- Driver's age
- Hampstead Road, Lightsview, Adelaide
- Location
- Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Hospital
- Scott Holland was driving his work ute along Hampstead Rd in Lightsview when he spotted a white SUV drifting between lanes.
- Scott Holland realised the driver was in trouble and made a split-second choice: he drove his ute in front of the car and braked hard.
- Behind the wheel was 91-year-old Peter, who had suffered a stroke and lost control.
- Holland jumped out to help.
- Before he reached the door, Peter regained consciousness and reversed into another car.
- A passing nurse also stopped to help, and both stayed with Peter until emergency services arrived.
- Peter was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital with no serious injuries.
- Holland has since reunited with him at the hospital.
