10-year-old boy steers vehicle to safety as dad dies of cardiac arrest

Shivakumar, the deceased, was delivering pressure cookers manufactured from an industrial estate to a shop at Huliyaru, following his employer’s instructions, according to Indian Express reports.

He suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest close to his destination around 12 noon. He lost consciousness at the wheel. His 10-year-old son, who did not understand what was happening, showed quick thinking, and steered the vehicle to safety.

Crying inconsolably, the boy realised that his father had passed away. A student of 5th class at a government primary school, Puneerth was on his summer vacation.

Huliyaru police sub-inspector Lakshmikanth informed that as it was a natural death, the body will be released soon. He appreciated the boy’s presence of mind.