Apple Inc.'s AAPL Crash Detection feature was reported to have played a pivotal role in the apprehension of a drunk driver in New Zealand.
What happened: A 46-year-old man from New Zealand crashed his car into a tree, prompting his iPhone 14 to automatically call emergency services, according to Stuff.
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The driver called the dispatchers to tell them that the cops should not worry about it, but because he allegedly sounded intoxicated, a patrol car was sent to the scene.
The driver refused to cooperate and even behaved rudely by pushing the police offers as the cops tried to conduct a sobriety test.
The man has been charged with refusing a blood sample and assaulting police officers. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 16, according to the report.
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The feature alerts emergency responders if the iPhone or Apple Watch owners are involved in an automobile collision. The emergency SOS settings can be turned off by turning off the Crash Detection feature, which doesn't require setting up.
Previously, several false alerts prompted by Apple's Crash Detection feature when iPhone owners were on a rollercoaster ride or skiing trip became a headache for emergency responders.
The feature helped emergency responders locate a man who was allegedly driving while he was heavily intoxicated.
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