Epileptic driver in fatal SeaTac crash admits to skipping medication

The driver involved in the deadly crash that killed a 56-year-old woman in SeaTac knew he had epilepsy but wasn't taking medication, which could have caused a seizure.

Graves passenger also told investigators, "He floored the gas pedal and was stiff, and she was unable to pull his leg off or steer the car. She said she remembered hitting another vehicle and striking the pedestrian who died.""Graves said he had been diagnosed as epileptic since the age of 11 and has not been taking medication since 2015." Court documents also stated Graves knew the dangers of driving without being on medication.

Documents indicated that Graves was taken to the hospital and treated for broken bones. His passenger was treated for broken bones in her back and ribs.

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