Updated: Seizure May Have Caused U.S. Commerce Secretary’s Multiple Hit-and-Run Accidents
- Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:01am by
Mike Opelka
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- Commerce Secretary John Bryson was found alone and unconscious after three car crashes in two cities.
- Bryson was cited for felony hit and run.
- No serious injuries were reported. However, Bryson remains hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.
- Preliminary reports are negative on presence of alcohol or drugs. Blood test results are still pending.
A member of President Obama’s cabinet is in the hospital this morning after being found alone and unconscious in his car following some rather strange driving behavior. Commerce Secretary John Bryson is alleged to have left the scene after causing three car crashes (hitting one of the cars twice). Bryson has been cited for felony hit-and-run.
Police in San Gabriel, CA told CNN that Bryson was at the wheel of a Lexus when that car struck a Buick with three men. The car Bryson reportedly hit was stopped at a railroad crossing, waiting for the tracks to clear. The Secretary spoke with the men in the car and then left the scene of the accident, but not before hitting the Buick again. The Buick followed Bryson’s car as he drove away, with the occupants calling 911.
Published reports from the local police state that Secretary Bryson continued to drive a short distance to the town of Rosemead where he hit a Honda before driving off. Police state that the victims in Buick sustained only minor injuries and were treated by paramedics, while the couple in the Honda refused any medical treatment.
The Associated Press is reporting that the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. and the San Gabriel Police are releasing joint statements on the investigation from the accidents that happened around 5pm on Saturday. A report from early Monday morning quotes Deputy Tony Moore on Bryson’s hospitalization:
“As far as we know he is still admitted.”
Additional information about the hospital where John Bryson is receiving treatment and his condition have not be released. Bryson’s office at the Commerce Department has not responded to requests for a statement on the situation. There was no immediate indication that alcohol or drugs were a factor.
The Commerce Secretary was appointed last October by President Obama. The 68-year old Bryson came to the administration after serving as chairman of Edison International from 1990 to 2008.
Shortly before 10am (EST), the Commerce Department released information on this story. As reported by the Washington Post:
A Commerce department spokeswoman said Bryson apparently suffered a seizure, and was hospitalized overnight for examination. It was not immediately clear whether the seizure cause the collisions, or may have resulted from them. Police in California said that if there was a medical reason for the car accidents, Bryson likely would not be prosecuted.
The Blaze will continue to follow this breaking story and update as needed.
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Comments (66)
G-WHIZ
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:46amHe was doing just what the soccor-team-fans overseas do….they riot, loot, and break things….My new job is just sooo great,I’ve gotta go out to sellebrate…just crash me some cars!!
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 12:10pmObama will blame Bush…..
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:20pmI didn’t know Johnnie Walker Black caused seizures.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 5:52pm.
Report Post »Is there anyone with a functioning brain cell who doesn’t think he was drunk?
Of course, he will get special treatment, and skate.
I expect to hear, “There is no evidence of alcohol or drugs in his system.”
Translate, “We threw away the sample so he wouldn’t look like a dufus.”
arx
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:10pmPretty convenient to ‘pass out’ after being caught. And no history of other seizures. I only wish seizures would explain what the libs are doing to this country. At least seizures can be treated.
KenBenson
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:17amClearly the police acted stupidly.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:07amHis bi-sexual atheist boss drove him to drink.
Report Post »SocialistSlayer
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:17amJust be glad Obama wasn’t driving , It could have been much worse.
Report Post »SocialistSlayer
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:18amAnd why wasn’t he driving an American “Green” Electric Car?
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:04amJust like our Economy…
Report Post »Nathaniel Horn
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 11:47amI really feel sorry for the guy. I wouldn’t wish a stroke on my worst enemy… well, probably… But another side of me just has to laugh. He was probably the only person in the whole Obama administration that knew anything about anything- “Commerce” Secretary. Now what are they going to do?
Report Post »Johann
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:51amHe should have used the congressman Patrick Kennedy method of evading responsibility. When Kennedy was picked up in Washington DC at 3:00AM driving around erratically and hitting a police car. The police took him into protective custody and refused to administer a sobriety test; he later claimed he was affected by a sleeping pill he took. The power elite took control and he was sent to some posh rehab and never had to face any consequences. BTW a bar worker who stated that she had seen Kennedy leave the bar drunk was targeted by the powerful Kennedy family and their operatives. So the American power elite take care of themselves and will do the same now.
Report Post »Amy
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:45amHis conduct may be the result of a violent allergic reaction to medication.
I’m sure the conspiracy hypothethics will be on overdrive this week.
Report Post »booger71
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:00amLooks to me your trying to paint a conspiracy. You can get a ticket for driving while under prescribed meds also.
Report Post »RamonPreston
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:38amHe needs to use “diabetic shock” as an excuse then everything will be okay. (You do know what sarcasm is don’t you?)
Report Post »Baja
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:36amMaybe he was trying to defect.
Report Post »BlazeGlory
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:22amThis is what happens when the Obama administration gets the keys to the car for the alleged purpose of driving us out of the ditch. What is actually happening is they are in such a hurry to find the cliff to drive over they keep running into the cars that are in their way.
Report Post »DWilliams08
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:19amOn the other hand, he is creating jobs.
Report Post »Constructionist
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:14amCould be medical or psychological; the guy is 68 after all. My uncle used to bowl on a team every week for decades not far from his house, then one day after bowling practice he couldn’t find his way home from the bowling alley. When they found him he was disoriented and scared.
Report Post »MsMonsoon
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:03amDisoriented and scared… just like Obama.
Report Post »proudamerican1990
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:45amThis is all Bush’s fault. Somehow. Maybe the car is older. “he took possession of the car under my predessosor”
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:45amI’m sure the truth will be….Oh so transparent on Mr. Bryson’s toxicology report …
They put the same people on it that did “The Birth Certificate” .
Report Post »majorsco
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:38amMaybe he’s working to increase commerce in the auto repair and medical fields by directly causing multiple accidents! He‘s living up to Obama’s desires to stimulate the economy in any way no matter how small or who it hurts.
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:04amHahahahahahaha!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:34amHe may have had a stroke.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:00ammaybe it was climate change
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:03am@GONZO
I can always count on you to look on the bright side. ;0)
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:04amIt’s no joke, I know a man this had stroke while driving to work. It’s taken him months to recover.
Report Post »SocialistSlayer
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:20am“It’s no joke, I know a man this had stroke while driving to work. It’s taken him months to recover.”
And it’s going to take the US years to recover!
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:27am@GONZO
I meant no disrespect.
Report Post »nelbert
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:29am@GONZO
A stroke or some medical issue was my first thought as well.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:32amobama will send holder to cover it up- this didn’t happen everyones dreaming, wake up and forget about it.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:31amBet we don’t hear much more about this story. Except maybe that his medical condition is improving and the admin expects him to return to work any day.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:45pmI must confess that I stand corrected. This story, and follow ups have been spotted on Fox, as expected, but now also BSNBC, and CNN.
Report Post »It is looking to be as I expected that he sustained a seizure. Having been a traffic accident investigator for too many years I have come across a few similar examples. As well, having a mother who became a diabetic in her late 40s as well my wife has been a diabetic since the age of 9, I understand how either can affect a person while driving. I certainly hope that he is doing well now. My only concern was a potential cover up by the administration along with the willing media that would just allow the story to fade away.
sawbuck
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:30amWell …Because John Bryson allegedly was driving a Buick..
When these accidents occurred …
.
And because a Buick is a GM product…
And Because…GM received a BAIL-OUT…
I deduce that AGAIN… It’s Bush’s fault …!
Report Post »mccracken
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:56amPolice in San Gabriel, CA told CNN that Bryson was at the wheel of a Lexus
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 11:42amOppps……That means Bush was the victim…WoW..!
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:29amObama: “If you want to know who I am, look at the people I surround myself with”.
Enough said.
Report Post »BSdetector
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:23amHe was just trying to get obamas attention. Remember that story a while ago that noone in little O’s cabinet had spoken with him since the election?
Report Post »samnjoeysgrama
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:19amClearly Bush’s fault!
Report Post »Susie
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:18amGlad no one was seriously injured, but it sure sounds like Mr. Bryson is where he belongs – in a hospital. He’s 68 could be a stroke. Hope he’ll be okay.
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:04amI think the second hit on the car is not as bad as it sounds. I bet he clipped the car as he pulled around it. Maybe that was due to a stroke or maybe he was just flustered from the 1st collision.
Question. How safe is it to stay at the scene of an accident? Much safer given that people have cell phones. Do you want to be around 3 possibly angry men? People have advised not pulling over for a cop but to head for a gas station or other public place. There have been people who have impersonated cops. Maybe the same thing applies here. This isn’t exactly hit & run. He stopped & he talked to them. What is the character of that conversation?
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Report Post »jerryod1627
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:17amHe‘s not a congressman he’s the Commerce Secretary who is appointed by obama and a member of obama’s cabinet! I wonder how obama and the state controlled media will cover this one up?
Report Post »BlazeGlory
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:15amHe must actually be that brother of Lindsay Lohan they were talking about the other day: Linday Lohan.
Report Post »ThePostman
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:08amSounds like diabetic shock. Or maybe just a congressman being a congressman. Hard to tell the difference these days.
Report Post »TexasHunter
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:19amYes we can not judge yet. But do you really think Owebama will tell us the truth? LMAO Good Morning America!!
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