Board Chair for the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin reacts to deadly crash

A 49-year-old man accused of killing two people in a crash in Pewaukee Wednesday told investigators he "blacked out" while driving due to his epilepsy, a criminal complaint says.
A woman near Madison knows how serious it is to stay off the roads when your Epilepsy isn't under control.
Sarah Carlson serves as Board Chair for the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin.
"The hardest part is losing your driver’s license,” Carlson said to TMJ4’s Megan Lee.
She said it wasn’t the actual seizures, the brain surgery, the medications, and everything else that came with the Epilepsy diagnosis.
“I spent a good twelve-plus years controlled by this condition,” Carlson said.
"It's your job with your doctor to stay in touch and if a medication isn't working tell the doctor 'hey this isn't working, we have to change something.' And until that's changed, you shouldn't be driving,” Carlson explained.
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As for the reporter who has dealt with epilepsy herself, please do not drive if you're still experiencing seizures where there is loss of awareness. Epilepsy is a serious disorder that must be brought under control before it is safe for the affected person to safely drive a motor vehicle. If you have epilepsy and your seizures are under control and you want to apply for a driver's license for the first time or you want to have your driver's license reinstated. Check with your state how long you need to be seizure free before you can apply for a driver's license or to have your driver's license reinstated. Regulations concerning driving with epilepsy differ from state to state. In New York State for example, you generally need to remain seizure free for at least one full year.