10-Year-Old Boy Takes Wheel to Save Grandfather in Medical Emergency

Young Drake Linn steered the vehicle to safety after his diabetic grandfather lost consciousness on a Georgia highway.

Drake Linn, 10, was in the passenger seat when his grandfather, Hugh Cox, fell into a diabetic coma while driving at 70 mph.
With guidance from his mother over the phone, Drake managed to steer the vehicle to the shoulder and call 911.
First responders arrived quickly, stabilizing Cox with an IV drip, preventing a potential tragedy.
Drake's quick thinking and driving experience with ATVs and golf carts were crucial in the emergency.
The Gordon County Sheriff's Office honored Drake with a Citizen Service Award for his bravery and heroism.