Right in front of him, a car jumped a curb, kept going, then slammed into a building. It was hard to tell why the driver didn’t brake or swerve. The man decided to stop nearby. He stepped out like he already understood this wasn’t a car accident caused by distraction. It was a medical emergency.

That guy was Dr. Kehinde Idowu.

The doctor later explained he ended up at that exact spot only because he’d missed two turns and let his GPS reroute him

When he saw the out-of-control car, he reacted on instinct. He chased after it and immediately recognized that the driver inside was unresponsive. His medical training kicked in. He knew that time mattered, here, and that they had to get the man out quickly and start CPR.

The driver had gone into cardiac arrest behind the wheel

Others rushed to help, including nearby staff who helped remove the driver from the car. Police and first responders arrived quickly and used a defibrillator.

Doc Idowu claimed the man likely had only seconds to live without intervention. Fortunately, quick response made the difference. He said some people called it more a “God instance” than coincidence, considering how many things lined up.

According to Idowu, the patient is recovering and reportedly doing well. The doctor said he’s waiting to connect with the family and hopes to meet the man soon.

For the rest of us, it’s a reminder that a medical event behind the wheel can look like reckless driving. If you’re in a position to help a driver in need of attention without risking your own safety, please do.