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Apple watch saves the day after highway crash
The entrepreneur’s story has sparked renewed interest in crash detection features, which are becoming increasingly common in smart devices.
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Kuldeep Dhankar, an Indian entrepreneur, shared a photo of his heavily damaged car on a highway in the US, narrating how his Apple Watch helped. / X/@kuldeep
An Indian entrepreneur recently credited his Apple Watch with summoning emergency services after his car was involved in a highway crash in the United States. Kuldeep Dhankar, founder of a cloud services company, shared his gratitude for the device’s life-saving technology in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Tech to the Rescue
The accident occurred on California’s busy Interstate 5 when Dhankar’s car was rear-ended while stationary in traffic. Sharing a photo of his severely damaged vehicle, he recounted the swift response that followed. “The car behind was probably a total loss, but we are perfectly safe,” Dhankar wrote. “Apple Watch detected that we were in a crash and auto-called 911. There was an officer on the scene within minutes.”
According to Dhankar, the incident highlighted the effectiveness of modern wearable technology in emergencies. The entrepreneur also praised the California Highway Patrol for their quick action, adding that he was able to continue his journey within 30 minutes of the crash.
“So impressed by Apple Watch and California Highway Patrol,” Dhankar wrote in his post, reflecting both relief and admiration for the systems that worked seamlessly to assist him.
Online Support Pours In
Dhankar’s post quickly gained traction on social media, with users applauding both the Apple Watch and the emergency response team. “Glad you are safe! Apple Watch did its job well,” commented one user. Another wrote, “Take care and stay safe. Technology truly makes a difference.”
Got rear ended by a car while we were at standstill in traffic, on the I-5 yesterday. the car behind was probably a total loss. (we are perfectly safe)
— kuldeep (@ku1deep) December 2, 2024
Apple watch detected that we were in a crash and auto called 911 and there was an officer on the scene with in minutes. we… pic.twitter.com/MpozBcwUTQ
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