Nurse Performs CPR on Unconscious Driver After Heart Attack on San Antonio Highway

Good Samaritans sprang into action to stop the weaving SUV and provide life-saving care.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A nurse driving on Interstate 410 in San Antonio pulled over and performed CPR on an unconscious driver who had suffered a heart attack and lost control of his SUV, weaving through traffic and crashing into a concrete barrier. The nurse and another bystander continued CPR until emergency responders arrived and took over care, stabilizing the man and transporting him to a hospital.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of bystander intervention and the life-saving impact that trained medical professionals can have in emergency situations. It also underscores the risks of driving while experiencing a medical emergency and the need for greater awareness and preparedness around such events.

The details

The incident occurred just after noon on Interstate 410 near Harry Wurzbach Road in San Antonio. Drivers noticed the SUV weaving through traffic and striking a concrete barrier. One driver maneuvered in front of the SUV to gradually slow it down until it came to a stop. At the same time, a licensed vocational nurse driving by recognized the emergency, pulled over, checked the driver for a pulse, and finding none, immediately began performing CPR with the help of other bystanders. After several minutes, another woman who knew CPR took over, and the two women continued administering CPR until emergency responders arrived and took over care. The man was stabilized by paramedics and transported to a hospital, where he remained hospitalized but was recovering.

  • The incident occurred just after noon on Thursday, March 9, 2026.
  • The nurse called her mother later that day to describe what had happened.

The players

Nurse

A licensed vocational nurse who was driving by and recognized the emergency, pulled over, and performed CPR on the unconscious driver until another bystander with CPR training took over.

Other Bystander

A woman who approached the scene and offered to help, taking over CPR duties from the nurse.

Unconscious Driver

The driver of the SUV who suffered a heart attack and lost consciousness, causing the vehicle to weave through traffic and crash into a concrete barrier.

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What they’re saying

“I just felt I needed to stop. I pulled over to the side, put my hazards on and ran over there.”

— Nurse (kens5.com)

“I just immediately started CPR. I was going at it for a little bit and I was doing mouth-to-mouth. I was able to see color come back to him. He was in and out. He was gasping for some air.”

— Nurse (kens5.com)

“She was like, 'I know CPR,' and I was like, 'OK, do you want to tap me out?' In my head I was thinking, 'Tap me out, girl,' because I was about to go down too.”

— Nurse (kens5.com)

“God puts you in places for specific reasons. He put you there for a reason.”

— Nurse's Mother (kens5.com)

What’s next

The man's condition and recovery progress will be monitored as he remains hospitalized.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of bystander intervention and the life-saving impact that trained medical professionals can have in emergency situations. It also highlights the need for greater awareness and preparedness around medical emergencies while driving.