MEDICAL CONDITION CAUSE OF CRASH

Elyria – Two people were injured Thursday in a crash on West River Road North after the driver had a seizure and drove off the road.

Police say 45 year old Marian Velez of Lorain was traveling south on West River Road North near Penrose when she had an episode and went off the left side of the road. A passenger tried to grab the wheel but the car struck a utility pole and some shrubs before coming to rest near a house.

Velez and one of her passengers, 24 year old Luis Sanchez of Lorain, were both treated at the scene and then transported to Elyria Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.

No charges were filed.