via Herald Net
A Washington teen was convicted of vehicular homicide and three counts of vehicular assault. The young man caused a car crash after huffing, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old girl and injuries to three others. The driver who caused the accident was not injured. After the crash, he tested positive for difluoroethane, a chemical found in computer duster. He is facing 16 years in prison.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Friday, March 22, 2013
14 Year Old Los Angeles Girl Dead From Inhalant Abuse
Via the NY Daily News:
A 14 year old honor student from Porter Ranch, California is dead after huffing from a can of computer duster.
The girl’s younger sibling found her “in bed with her nostrils taped shut and a can of computer duster still clinging to her mouth.” The media reports indicate she died from cardiac arrest.
Her mom notes "I'm positive my daughter didn't realize it had the potential to kill her” and she stated that while they had addressed substance abuse with all three of their teenage daughters, they were “taken off guard” by the issue of inhalants. They are now encouraging other parents to talk to their children about how dangerous inhalants can be.
A 14 year old honor student from Porter Ranch, California is dead after huffing from a can of computer duster.
The girl’s younger sibling found her “in bed with her nostrils taped shut and a can of computer duster still clinging to her mouth.” The media reports indicate she died from cardiac arrest.
Her mom notes "I'm positive my daughter didn't realize it had the potential to kill her” and she stated that while they had addressed substance abuse with all three of their teenage daughters, they were “taken off guard” by the issue of inhalants. They are now encouraging other parents to talk to their children about how dangerous inhalants can be.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Michigan Teen Stikes School Officer Huffing and Driving
Via The Oakland Press in Michigan:
A young boy in Howell, Michigan was recently charged as a juvenile for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing injury this past Monday. The driver was sentenced to detention, probation, 200 hundred hours of community service, and counseling. The 16 year old boy was driving after using inhalants and struck a security officer in his school parking lot. According to officers, this boy has been an offender of inhalant abuse in the past.
A young boy in Howell, Michigan was recently charged as a juvenile for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing injury this past Monday. The driver was sentenced to detention, probation, 200 hundred hours of community service, and counseling. The 16 year old boy was driving after using inhalants and struck a security officer in his school parking lot. According to officers, this boy has been an offender of inhalant abuse in the past.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
17 Year Old Nevada Teen Dead After Huffing Dusters
Via the Elko Daily Free Press in Nevada:
A17 year old male has died, a week after passing out after
huffing computer dusting spray. He
immediately went on life support, remained in a coma for a week and was removed
from life support this past Saturday.
Monday, August 27, 2012
New Zealand Teen Pronounced Dead after Huffing Butane
via stuff.co.nz
A 17-year-old Christchurch girl died shortly after she was seen "huffing" what is thought to be butane, police say. Inquiries will soon be handled regarding the sale of butane to youth in the area.
A 17-year-old Christchurch girl died shortly after she was seen "huffing" what is thought to be butane, police say. Inquiries will soon be handled regarding the sale of butane to youth in the area.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Teenager in Illinois in Fatal Crash Picks Bench Trial
via pjstar.com
The Toulon teenager accused of "huffing" while driving in a high-speed crash that killed three Stark County teens and injured another last year has decided not to trust his fate to a jury.
The Toulon teenager accused of "huffing" while driving in a high-speed crash that killed three Stark County teens and injured another last year has decided not to trust his fate to a jury.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
New Zealand teenagers who were allegedly 'huffing' end with burns
via nzherald.co.nz
Two teens are currently being treated for burns from 2 explosions in a home. The teenagers were huffing gasoline from glass bottles when the explosion happened. Fire investigators have not yet determined the cause of the explosions.
Two teens are currently being treated for burns from 2 explosions in a home. The teenagers were huffing gasoline from glass bottles when the explosion happened. Fire investigators have not yet determined the cause of the explosions.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Teen Was Huffing When He Hit Crossing Guard
via WLNS 6 News
Check out this article about the ongoing investigation regarding a teen who lost control of their car due to huffing.
Check out this article about the ongoing investigation regarding a teen who lost control of their car due to huffing.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Michigan Teen Crashes Car into Security Guard After Using Inhalants Behind the Wheel
Via LivingstonDaily.com
A 16 year-old male student is being charged after an inhalant related crash. On May 16th, the teen allegedly “squirted a cleaning product from a spray can onto a rag and then took a deep sniff before passing out while driving” in the school’s parking lot.
The car then hit a 52 year-old security guard, who was “thrown into the air, landing on her head while the car continued through the intersection, over a curb and through a field” before it came to a stop after sideswiping a tree. It is reported the car was traveling at 45 mph.
The police report notes that the driver regained consciousness before instructing the 15 year-old passenger to lie to police and tell them the driver lost control of the car in an attempt to retrieve his cell phone. The 15 year –old allegedly provided the product that was huffed and admitted to lying to police.
A 16 year-old male student is being charged after an inhalant related crash. On May 16th, the teen allegedly “squirted a cleaning product from a spray can onto a rag and then took a deep sniff before passing out while driving” in the school’s parking lot.
The car then hit a 52 year-old security guard, who was “thrown into the air, landing on her head while the car continued through the intersection, over a curb and through a field” before it came to a stop after sideswiping a tree. It is reported the car was traveling at 45 mph.
The police report notes that the driver regained consciousness before instructing the 15 year-old passenger to lie to police and tell them the driver lost control of the car in an attempt to retrieve his cell phone. The 15 year –old allegedly provided the product that was huffed and admitted to lying to police.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Illinois Teen Caught Huffing Nitrous Oxide
Via the TribLocal in Illinois:
A Naperville teen was arrested last week after police witnessed him huffing nitrous oxide from a whipped cream canister. He was charged with “unlawful use of intoxicating compounds.”
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Texas Teen in a Coma After Inhalant Related Crash
Via KXII TV in Texas:
A 19 year old man is in a coma after an inhalant related car accident earlier this month. The man was driving when the car hit a tree and crashed into a ditch. The passenger admitted they had been huffing earlier. The man’s father is now determined to warn others of the dangers of huffing.
“If you would like to help Michael's family with hospital bills an account has been set up at the Landmark Bank in Gunter under "Michael Elliot." They will also have a fundraiser in his honor Saturday, December 30 at the Gunter Fire Department.”
A 19 year old man is in a coma after an inhalant related car accident earlier this month. The man was driving when the car hit a tree and crashed into a ditch. The passenger admitted they had been huffing earlier. The man’s father is now determined to warn others of the dangers of huffing.
“If you would like to help Michael's family with hospital bills an account has been set up at the Landmark Bank in Gunter under "Michael Elliot." They will also have a fundraiser in his honor Saturday, December 30 at the Gunter Fire Department.”
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Teen Taken Into Custody for Public Intoxication
A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for public intoxication after huffing spray paint.
The 17-year-old boy was left unconscious in the car meanwhile, his friend, another 17 year-old male, attempted to break into an unmarked police vehicle. The boy fled once realizing that officers were in the vehicle.
The second teen was charged with complaints of burglary, attempted burglary and possession of a controlled and dangerous substance
Both boys were caught and taken into custody.
Via krmg.com in Tulsa, OK
The 17-year-old boy was left unconscious in the car meanwhile, his friend, another 17 year-old male, attempted to break into an unmarked police vehicle. The boy fled once realizing that officers were in the vehicle.
The second teen was charged with complaints of burglary, attempted burglary and possession of a controlled and dangerous substance
Both boys were caught and taken into custody.
Via krmg.com in Tulsa, OK
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Huffing on the Rise Amongst Teens in Arkansas City
Via kansascw.com in Arkansas City, Kansas
After two recent reports of teens huffing dust remover Arkansas City Police have sent out a warning to all parents and teens about the danger of inhalants.
An Arkansas City teen was found at a skatepark with two empty bottles of CleanSafe dust remover. The teen was arrested for huffing after admitting to using one can.
The boy was checked by Arkansas City EMS and released to his father.
A few days earlier a trash can was found containing 12 empty CleanSafe cans after a resident reported his findings to the authorities.
Officers are asking parents to become more vigilant about the signs of illegal behavior in Arkansas City youth.
After two recent reports of teens huffing dust remover Arkansas City Police have sent out a warning to all parents and teens about the danger of inhalants.
An Arkansas City teen was found at a skatepark with two empty bottles of CleanSafe dust remover. The teen was arrested for huffing after admitting to using one can.
The boy was checked by Arkansas City EMS and released to his father.
A few days earlier a trash can was found containing 12 empty CleanSafe cans after a resident reported his findings to the authorities.
Officers are asking parents to become more vigilant about the signs of illegal behavior in Arkansas City youth.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
16 Year Old Huffs Behind Wheel- Crashes Car Into Church
Via KHBS-KHOG in Arkansas:
This weekend, a 16 year old boy crashed his car after allegedly huffing computer duster behind the wheel.
The car left the highway, crashed through a fence and smashed into a church. No one was injured but the “estimated damage to the building is $10,000, $5,000 to the vehicle and $500 to the fence.”
The driver was arrested on the suspicion of driving while intoxicated and was transported to the local juvenile detention center.
This weekend, a 16 year old boy crashed his car after allegedly huffing computer duster behind the wheel.
The car left the highway, crashed through a fence and smashed into a church. No one was injured but the “estimated damage to the building is $10,000, $5,000 to the vehicle and $500 to the fence.”
The driver was arrested on the suspicion of driving while intoxicated and was transported to the local juvenile detention center.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Teen Caught Huffing As Mom Shops
From Action3 News in Nebraska:
Many busy Americans reserve the weekend for clothing and grocery shopping. However, reports suggest an Omaha 14-year old was doing a little shopping of his own. His mother left him in the car while she went to pick up some groceries, leaving the young alone for a matter of minutes. Meanwhile, he pulled out a can of duster and began inhaling.
He was discovered later and transported the hospital. It is believed he did not suffer any life-threatening damage. Police cited the minor for inducing intoxication by medical use, misdemeanor.
Hopefully, the teen has learned his lesson for good because the situation could have turned out different. "A risk of brain damage with repeated use, you're losing brain cells but probably the biggest risk is sudden death and that does happen." one doctor says.
Statistically, 22% of inhalant-related deaths are attributed to Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome, a chemically-induced cardiac arrest. This can happen the first time a person abuses inhalants.
Many busy Americans reserve the weekend for clothing and grocery shopping. However, reports suggest an Omaha 14-year old was doing a little shopping of his own. His mother left him in the car while she went to pick up some groceries, leaving the young alone for a matter of minutes. Meanwhile, he pulled out a can of duster and began inhaling.
He was discovered later and transported the hospital. It is believed he did not suffer any life-threatening damage. Police cited the minor for inducing intoxication by medical use, misdemeanor.
Hopefully, the teen has learned his lesson for good because the situation could have turned out different. "A risk of brain damage with repeated use, you're losing brain cells but probably the biggest risk is sudden death and that does happen." one doctor says.
Statistically, 22% of inhalant-related deaths are attributed to Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome, a chemically-induced cardiac arrest. This can happen the first time a person abuses inhalants.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Teen Driver Huffs and Crashes Car into House
From News25.com in Indiana:
Last week a 17 year-old male driver lost control of his car after huffing while driving. The car crossed the center line, left the road and crashed into the back of a house.
Police report that he “ran from the crash site but later returned” and that he “appeared to be hurt but refused treatment.” He was charged with “leaving the scene of an accident, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs”
Last week a 17 year-old male driver lost control of his car after huffing while driving. The car crossed the center line, left the road and crashed into the back of a house.
Police report that he “ran from the crash site but later returned” and that he “appeared to be hurt but refused treatment.” He was charged with “leaving the scene of an accident, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs”
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Older Brother Endangers Sibling While Huffing At Hockey Game
From PennLive.com in Pennsylvania:
An 18 year-old male was charged with “endangering the welfare of children and illegal use of solvents” after passing out at a Hershey Bears game earlier this month. The teen was chaperoning his 10 year-old brother when he “huffed a solvent and passed out at the game.”
An 18 year-old male was charged with “endangering the welfare of children and illegal use of solvents” after passing out at a Hershey Bears game earlier this month. The teen was chaperoning his 10 year-old brother when he “huffed a solvent and passed out at the game.”
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
California Teen Dead After Inhaling Helium
From the Press-Enterprise in California:
On December 14, 2009 17 year-old Micah David died in his own home after huffing helium to get high. Micah was a straight A student who was active in both his school and church communities. He would have turned 18 this month.
On December 14, 2009 17 year-old Micah David died in his own home after huffing helium to get high. Micah was a straight A student who was active in both his school and church communities. He would have turned 18 this month.
His father said Micah purchased a small tank of helium at Wal-Mart and on the evening of the 14th, after his family had gone to bed, he “attached a bag to the tank to place over his head and closed it off to keep the helium from getting out.” His family found him the next morning with the bag still over his head.
The police noted one previous helium death in the past year and a half- the victim was a female. Officials warn that “the tests may not detect helium in a body but the autopsy tests typically would uncover any signs of anoxia, the technical term for oxygen starvation.”
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
14 Year-old Girl Dead After Huffing
From the Behavioral Health Central:
Authorities suspect inhalant abuse killed a 14 year-old female in New Mexico.
Gianna Martinez’s parents were out buying a car while she stayed home. At 3:15 pm her father spoke with her via phone and she told him everything was fine. A little while later after she didn’t respond to a second call, her mother became concerned and the family returned home to check on her.
Gianna’s 9 year-old brother was the one who found her lying in a home office, the can of keyboard cleaner on the floor beside her. Her mother, a nurse, performed CPR on her but Gianna was unresponsive and two hours later was pronounced dead at the hospital.
For more information on the dangers of huffing computer dusters, please visit our Duster FAQ sheet.
Authorities suspect inhalant abuse killed a 14 year-old female in New Mexico.
Gianna Martinez’s parents were out buying a car while she stayed home. At 3:15 pm her father spoke with her via phone and she told him everything was fine. A little while later after she didn’t respond to a second call, her mother became concerned and the family returned home to check on her.
Gianna’s 9 year-old brother was the one who found her lying in a home office, the can of keyboard cleaner on the floor beside her. Her mother, a nurse, performed CPR on her but Gianna was unresponsive and two hours later was pronounced dead at the hospital.
For more information on the dangers of huffing computer dusters, please visit our Duster FAQ sheet.
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