Elderly man shows stroke symptoms at Lakefront Drive, Akron OH

Medical Emergency

Reported: 10/29/2025 02:40 PM

Near Lake Front Dr, Akron, OH 44319

A 94-year-old man at a residence near Lakefront Drive exhibited stroke symptoms, including inability to form words. Emergency medical services responded to the scene and transported the patient to the hospital for treatment. Fire and rescue units also investigated the location.

Audio|Source: Summit County Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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EMS. Green District 2.E.M.S.

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Green Medic 1. Green Chase 1, near Lakefront Drive.

00:05

Stroke.

00:11

That's green agency used and ral.

00:16

Dispatch closed, mid-3.

00:18

Med3.

00:19

Cedar of active drillers, cement, threes, and service.

00:21

1741.

00:26

Green Engine 2, you're responding, area of South Main Street and Aldawood Hills for an odor outside of gas near the church.

00:42

Green Chase 1-0.

00:44

You're responding, near Lakefront Drive.

00:48

Crosses are Chesterfield and West Glenridge, 94-year-old male that cannot form words.

00:59

Central from Hillstock, this is a confirmed 16.

01:02

Confirm 16.

01:07

Hudson Med 1's transporting to Akron City Code Run.

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Closure Fire Engine 2.

01:16

Section 2, go ahead.

01:17

On scene, medium-sized, two-story residential, nothing showing from three sides. We'll be out investigating.

01:23

Sam, Jim's Driveway.

01:25

1745.

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4-year-7 radio.

01:28

Central to Green Med 1.

01:31

Go ahead, fetch.

01:33

What's your status? What's your status?

01:36

is that we've been en route with meds, I'm sorry, Chiefman.

01:41

I copy. Green Med1 also responding.

01:45

407.

01:47

Knoxbox Vault was access from the building. Cards resecured in the car. Keys resecure in the car. Med Tuesday remain on scene.

01:53

I will be the only first responder ALS.

01:57

1745.

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