Xbox Series S Credited With Saving Man’s Life in Truck Accident

A Utah cyclist claims the console in his backpack shielded him from fatal injuries after being struck and dragged by a truck.

Brandon J, a cyclist from Utah, was hit and dragged 12 feet by a truck while carrying an Xbox Series S in his backpack.
Brandon believes the console prevented him from striking his head on the curb, potentially saving his life.
Despite the severity of the accident, Brandon sustained only a broken foot and minor injuries, and the Xbox remained functional.
The story gained widespread attention online, prompting Xbox to offer Brandon a new console as a gesture of support.
This incident adds to a history of gaming hardware being credited with preventing serious harm in unusual circumstances.