Heroic 13-Year-Old Stops Runaway School Bus After Driver Passes Out In Dramatic Video

Unbelievable footage from a school bus in Michigan captured the moment a 13-year-old boy became a hero after the bus driver suddenly passed out behind the wheel.

Dillon Reeves, who lives in Warren, Michigan, was still years away from legally being able to drive. But that didn’t stop him from jumping into action while riding Bus No. 46 home after school.

He told reporters that he glanced out the window and noticed the bus was veering oddly. When he looked toward the front, he saw the driver’s head slumped forward and her eyes shut — clearly unconscious.

"She didn't even have her hands on the steering wheel or the gas pedal," Dillon told People. "It just didn't seem right."

Realizing the bus was headed toward the curb, Dillon didn’t hesitate. He dashed up to the front, grabbed the steering wheel, and managed to turn the bus just in time to avoid crashing into a nearby car at the intersection.

With quick thinking and steady hands, the seventh grader gently pressed the brake, bringing the bus — carrying around 60 middle schoolers — to a complete stop. He then calmly instructed his classmates to call 911 for help.

Thankfully, no one was injured during the frightening ordeal. Though the students were clearly shaken — you can hear screams in the video — everyone made it out safely.

The bus driver was rushed to the hospital afterward. She has since returned home and is said to be recovering well.

According to People, the driver later reached out to thank Dillon’s stepmom, Ireta Reeves, for everything her stepson had done that day.

Dillon didn't hesitate to grab the wheel WXYZ

"I'm so thankful Dillon was on the bus that day," she began.

"His swift actions saved lives and property and he deserves all the attention for his bravery. He was asking a few months back about being a bus driver, how old did you have to be and if it was hard," the message continued.

"He thought he might want to be a bus driver one day. It's a great job. I love it. But I hope Dillon can see his potential to be so much more."

Dillon Reeves has been praised as a 'hero' Facbeook/Ireta Reeves

Dillon’s dad, Steve Reeves, shared just how proud he was of his son, saying he was “very, very proud” of how bravely Dillon acted in such a stressful moment.

"This is overwhelming for all of us [...] He is very attentive to his surroundings."

To honor Dillon's bravery, local officials placed a big sign reading “Hero” on the family’s front lawn — a heartfelt thank-you from the community.

Even after all the praise, Dillon stayed humble. Ireta shared that he simply said, "He's like, 'All I did was stop the bus'."