Texas welder called ‘highway hero’ for stopping unconscious driver

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasMarch 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Rene Villarreal-Albe, a Texas welder, is being hailed as a "highway hero" after he stopped an unconscious driver on San Antonio's Loop 410. Villarreal-Albe and his wife noticed an SUV weaving erratically and hitting a barrier, realizing the driver was unconscious. He used his truck's newly installed heavy-duty bumper to gradually slow down and stop the SUV, preventing a potential accident. A nurse who stopped at the scene administered CPR until emergency responders arrived and transported the driver to the hospital in critical condition. Villarreal-Albe said he acted out of a desire to help someone in need and trusted his skills and equipment to safely resolve the situation.

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