His Tesla saves his life

Victim of a heart attack on the highway, an American driver was able to reach the hospital thanks to the assisted driving of his Tesla.

This incredible story, worthy of a good American blockbuster, was shared on February 6 by social media X by Jack Brandt, the victim’s son, and has already been viewed over 3 million times. Last November, in the United States, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology reportedly played a crucial role in the survival of a driver who suffered a major heart attack. The case quickly spread online, sparking many debates about the actual capabilities of modern driving aids.

The driver was traveling from Birmingham to Atlanta in a 2026 Tesla Model Y Launch Edition that had just received the FSD v14.1.3 update. Around 4 AM, he began to experience severe chest pains. Aware of the seriousness of the situation, he called his son, Jack Brandt. A few minutes later, he was hardly able to control the vehicle, but the assistance system remained active.

Remote Control

Jack Brandt, having authorized access to his father’s Tesla account, was able to intervene remotely. He programmed the destination to the Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. The car continued on its route under assistance and went directly to the emergency room. According to the testimony published on his X page, doctors diagnosed a particularly severe heart attack. A longer wait, especially for an ambulance, could have proven fatal.

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Unlike what its name suggests, Tesla’s FSD is not a fully autonomous driving system and still requires the driver’s vigilance. Nevertheless, this episode highlights the rapid evolution of onboard technologies: beyond mere comfort, they can sometimes become a critical safety tool. By the end of 2025, over a million users were already paying a monthly subscription for this driving assistance system, demonstrating a growing interest in these advanced features.

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