A man from Easthampton, Massachusetts, is crediting his Apple Watch for saving his life after a terrifying car accident left him trapped upside down in a neighbor’s swimming pool. Brent Hill, 55, was driving home on December 16 when he began to feel unwell. Moments later, he lost consciousness entirely.
When Hill came to, he was disoriented and struggling to understand his surroundings. His car had careened off the road, smashed through a neighbor’s garage, and plunged into their swimming pool. Surveillance footage from the area revealed the chilling moment his vehicle accelerated uncontrollably, likely because his foot pressed down on the accelerator as he passed out.
Amid his confusion, Hill heard a voice that he initially mistook for something supernatural. It turned out to be his Apple Watch, which had automatically detected the crash and contacted emergency services. The device’s voice reassured him that help was on the way, providing a crucial lifeline in what could have been a deadly situation.
“The voice from my watch kept me calm. Without it, I’m certain I would have drowned,” Hill shared. “I could hear some noises around me, but I couldn’t figure out what was happening. That voice gave me hope and kept me focused until help arrived.”
Emergency responders reached the scene promptly, guided by the Apple Watch’s crash detection feature. They were able to extract Hill from his precarious situation before it worsened. While he sustained only minor injuries, Hill believes the outcome could have been far more dire without the intervention of his smartwatch.
Elizabeth Laprade-Appelquist, the neighbor whose property bore the brunt of the accident, expressed her amazement when she learned about the watch’s role in the rescue. “My husband had called 911, but by then, they were already talking to the driver through his watch. It’s incredible how it all unfolded,” she said.
Hill now hopes his experience will raise awareness about the life-saving potential of modern technology. “This feature genuinely saved my life. It’s a powerful reminder that these devices are more than just gadgets—they can make the difference between life and death.”
This incident is one of many that underscore how smartwatches, particularly Apple Watches, are proving to be invaluable tools in emergencies, saving lives in ways that go far beyond their typical uses.
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