Man suffers seizures, nearly drives into Richmond lake

Crews were called to the scene just after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to find the car partially over the...
Crews were called to the scene just after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to find the car partially over the side of a wall of the lake. (Source: NBC12)
Updated: Apr. 16, 2019 at 9:02 AM EDT
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RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - The Richmond Fire Department says the driver of a car who nearly drove into Fountain Lake on Tuesday suffered from seizures before the incident.

Crews were called to the scene just after 8:30 a.m. to find the car partially over the side of a wall of the lake.

After losing control of his vehicle, police say officers helped rescue the man. Fire officials say bystanders also assisted.

The man received medical attention from the Richmond Ambulance Authority on the scene and was then transported to the hospital.

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