(La Porte County, IN) - An elderly man died after a possible health related motor vehicle crash outside the hospital near Michigan City yesterday.

 

According to La Porte County Police, the investigation shows Frederick Woods, 82, was traveling on Franciscan Way after 11 a.m. when he became unconscious.

 

A 78 year old female passenger grabbed the steering wheel and managed to avoid striking several vehicles before hitting a light pole and overturning, police said.

 

Police said she told investigators Woods regained consciousness for a few seconds before closing his eyes again.  CPR was performed but he later died.

 

The crash occurred near Franciscan Health hospital at U.S. 421 and Interstate 94.

 

La Porte County Coroner Lynn Swanson said an autopsy is scheduled to try and determine cause of death. 

 

The female who grabbed the wheel complained of pain to her upper arm and shoulder area, police said.