Huffing Causes Fatal Car Wreck

From yesterday’s Salem News:

On Monday evening, a car containing four individuals ranging from 17 to 23 years of age veered off the road into a tree. The article notes, “Investigators have determined that more likely than not (the driver) had inhaled Nitrous Oxide gas prior to the crash.”

The 17 year old passenger in the right rear seat was rushed to the hospital where she “later died of her injuries at approximately 1:08 AM (August 26th).”

The front seat passenger “sustained at least a fractured leg” and the second rear seat passenger “sustained internal injuries.” Both were admitted to the hospital.

The 23 year old driver suffered minor injuries and was treated at the hospital and released. She was then transported to the county jail “where she was lodged on charges of Manslaughter in the Second Degree; Assault in the Second degree (two counts); and Driving While under the Influence of Inhalants.”