82-year-old Tony Jaunsey, who lives in Kidderminster, England, found salvation in his Christmas gift, Apple Watch, after he was hit by a car on January 19, 2024. The incident occurred at a painted intersection with circular traffic. He suffered serious injuries, including a broken collarbone and cracked ribs.

Failed to move or cancel the alert, causing the clock to run fast

While Jancy was crossing the street to go to her car parked in front of a local supermarket, she was hit by a car that did not comply with intersection rules. Despite the widespread belief that roundabouts are safer, this unfortunate incident proves that accidents can happen.

Jaunesi’s Apple Watch exploded upon being shot. He realized he had fallen and automatically asked if he had made an emergency call. The watch itself asked for help because the notification could not be moved or canceled. This rapid response brought much-needed aid to Jhansi at a critical juncture.

The driver involved in the accident immediately stopped to help and luckily three off-duty nurses were nearby to administer first aid until emergency services arrived. This collective effort, along with the smartwatch’s timely notification, played a vital role in Jouncey’s survival and recovery. We have seen countless examples of smartwatches helping to alert services quickly, and we hope events like this will encourage more people to purchase smartwatches for their elderly families/community members.