A Texas man rescued an unconscious driver on a busy highway on March 6, 2026, earning him praise as a "highway hero."

A Texas man is being hailed as a "highway hero" after he stopped to assist an unconscious driver who had pulled over on a busy highway. The man, whose name has not been released, noticed the stranded vehicle and safely guided the driver to safety, preventing a potential accident. Emergency responders arrived shortly after and transported the driver to a hospital, where they are recovering. The incident occurred on March 6, 2026, along a major Texas highway.