‘Someone call 911’: Seventh grade student promptly applies brake when school bus driver fell unconscious

Later, she is seen shaking, letting go of the steering wheel. Promptly, Dillon comes next to her, holds the steering wheel and applies brake. While students are heard screaming out loud, Dillon firmly says: “Someone call 911.”

Livernois appreciated Dillon for his “extraordinary courage, really quick and smart thinking”. “I am so proud of Dillon as he made all the difference in the crisis…,” he is heard saying in the video

Another Facebook post from the school said that the incident happened on Masonic Boulevard near Bunert Road while students were being transported from Carter Middle School on April 26. The Warren Police and Fire Departments responded immediately. The driver was hospitalised and students were transported to their homes in another bus.

There were 66 students in the bus, and none suffered injuries. Dillon’s parents Steve and Ireta Reeves were close to the spot. Ireta drove to the scene after hearing sirens. Steve, who received a call from a cop, told The Detroit News, “My first response was, ‘What the heck did he do?’ And the officers said, ‘No, your son is a hero!’” According to his parents, Dillon is usually quiet and wants to become a cop or a hockey player.