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Commerce Secretary Seizure Causes Medical Emergency Car Accident

Posted on Jun 30, 2012

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson was recently cited in a felony hit-and-run accident in southern California. Secretary Bryson suffered a seizure while driving and crashed into two separate vehicles.

The first accident occurred shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9^th. Secretary Bryson was driving a Lexus when he rear-ended a Buick that was stopped at a railroad crossing in San Gabriel, California. Bryson stopped and spoke with the three occupants in the car. After offering to exchange information, he drove away, hitting the Buick again. The occupants of the car called the San Gabriel Police department to report the accident. Five minutes later, Secretary Bryson was involved in a second accident with a Honda Accord in Rosemead, California. He was found in his vehicle, unconscious.

Secretary Bryson was taken to the hospital where doctors diagnosed him with a seizure. He was treated for minor injuries and was kept overnight for observation. While at the hospital, Secretary Bryson was tested for both drug and alcohol use. The substance abuse tests were negative.

Both the Lexus and Honda sustained minor damage. There were no serious injuries, but two occupants of the Buick were treated by paramedics after they complained of pain.

According to ABC news, the 68-year-old commerce secretary had blacked out at a Boeing board meeting about four years ago. However, the Secretary did not have any known medical problems.

Medical emergency crashes are especially common in Florida because of the high percentage of elderly drivers. Victims of medical emergency car crashes should consult with a Palm Beach auto accident attorney.

On June 21, 2012 Bryson resigned from his post as Secretary of Commerce citing health reasons.