David Lee Roth, 53, was pulled over for speeding in Oakland, Ontario recently -and lucky for him, it may have saved his life.

When police approached the Van Halen singer’s rental car they realized he was having a major medical problem.  Apparently Mr. Roth has an allergy to nuts and was having a severe allergic reaction.

Officers waited with Roth as paramedics arrived then transported him to a nearby hospital.

Constable Chris Thompson was one of the first on the scene.  He says he didn’t immediately recognize the rocker but knew he was most certainly not from that part of town.

“At the time, I wasn’t star struck,” Thompson said. “I was just trying to help him. The guy stuck out like a sore thumb. He was wearing a little silk scarf and flashy clothing – it’s not something you see in Oakland too often.”