'Hero' boy saves mum at the wheel on ill-fated Christmas trip

12-Year-Old Hero Saves Mum Who Fainted While Driving on Christmas Trip A 12-year-old boy, Zac, is being hailed a hero after steering his mother's car to safety when she fainted while driving on the A40. Nicola Crump, from Ebbw Vale, lost consciousness, prompting Zac to take control of the vehicle and steer it to the central reservation. Despite the scary incident, both mother and son emerged unharmed, with Nicola commending her "little hero" for his bravery and quick actions during the ill-fated trip.