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Man returning from hospital crashes into pool during health episode

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CHICAGO (CBS)-- A man died after a medical episode caused him to crash into a swimming pool in Bridgeview Wednesday morning.

The crash happened around 6 a.m.

A Bridgeview spokesperson said the 71-year-old, later identified as Duane C. Smith by the Medical Examiner's Office, was returning from the hospital when he lost control of the car and crashed into an empty Chicago Park District Pool. 

Police confirmed the man was taken to Christ Hospital where he died. 

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