UPDATE: Crash at 35th/Fauntleroy end of bridge

(Screengrab from SDOT camera)

12:01 PM: Thanks for the tips. The westbound Fauntleroy Way end of the West Seattle Bridge is blocked right now for an emergency response because of a crash.

12:09 PM: The outside westbound lane is open again; the other westbound. lanes remain blocked while officers await both tow and cleanup crews.

(WSB photo)

12:21 PM: Since we missed the initial dispatch on this while away from the desk, we just went to the scene to ask about the circumstances. We’re told the driver who caused the crash was having a medical emergency and is being taken to a hospital.

12:27 PM: A tow truck has just removed that car (the white one).

12:41 PM: The scene is clear. We’re following up with SFD on the transported driver’s condition.

1:53 PM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo says they treated a 45-year-old woman at the scene – she did not require hospitalization – along with the 35-year-old man who was taken to Harborview. We just got a call from someone who said he’s the latter driver, explaining he suffered a seizure but will be OK.

PSPS November 5, 2023 (4:15 pm)

It is my understanding that, if you have seizures (with or without taking a medication like tegretol,) your driver’s license is revoked until you’re proven to be seizure-free for a year. I think that’s what it was when a friend suffered a seizure due to a meningioma several years ago.

WSB November 5, 2023 (5:57 pm)

Six months, according to the Epilepsy Foundation
https://www.epilepsy.com/lifestyle/driving-and-transportation/laws/washington
No idea whether this person has a chronic condition or this was a one-off.
- Compassionate Neighbor November 5, 2023 (7:34 pm)
  
  Thank you WSB. This link to recognize and provide Seizure First Aid may be helpful to your readers: https://images.app.goo.gl/afppipknqsTcPUWTA  
  - WSCurmudgeon November 5, 2023 (9:52 pm)
    
    This link to the Epilepsy Foundation website is easier to use. lThe previous link requires editing.
    
    https://epilepsynorcal.org/seizure-first-aid/
    - Compassionate Neighbor November 6, 2023 (6:58 am)
      
      Thank you for taking the time to check the link and provide one that actually (sorry mine didn’t). Much appreciated WSCurmudgeon.

KP November 5, 2023 (7:17 pm)

I was the driver of the White Vehicle, Im fine, I hope everyone else is too. Dr. at the hospital did not have conclusive diagnosis.

Cat Girl November 6, 2023 (6:53 am)

You had the seizure? I’m so sorry, having a seizure is so scary, especially if you haven’t had one before. I have a seizure disorder that started in my twenties. It is very common for doctors to not know why you had one. Everyone has a seizure threshold, and it’s often hard to figure out what the trigger was after the fact. I highly recommend keeping a food and activity diary, it can help you find the common factor in your seizures. I’m glad you’re ok and I hope you’re feeling better.
- KP November 6, 2023 (8:37 pm)
  
  Thank you. I am just glad the other driver and child were ok as well. Ive spoken to them about the whole thing. It’s just hard because we dont know exactly what happened to me, one moment I was driving the next i was being taken away by 1st responders. I had no idea I was in a car accident until they had me in the ambulance. Level of care was VERY HIGH, AND AM SO THANKFUL TO ALL 1st responders that reported. Sorry for the traffic jam folks. By far my favorite person was the female paramedic that was with me all the way to the ER, I dont recall her name or the other gentleman in the ambulance on the way there but WOW. Thank you HUGS
Rara November 6, 2023 (8:46 am)

Happy to hear you’re ok. I’m sure that was really scary for you.
Midi November 6, 2023 (8:48 am)

So glad that you are safe! That must have been incredibly frightening and hope for the best for you

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