via Macomb Daily
A man was sentenced to six years in prison for causing a traffic death after abusing inhalants. Police state that he tested positive for difluoroethane, the active ingredient in aerosol cans. He collided with a truck while high, killing the woman's husband. The man pleaded guilty to causing death while driving under the influence of a controlled substance, and driving with a suspended license.
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Thursday, March 23, 2017
Monday, March 20, 2017
Man Goes to Trial for Deadly Huffing Related Crash
via Wisconsin State Journal
A Wisconsin man is set to go to trial for vehicular homicide. The man admitted to huffing duster before losing consciousness and killing a pedestrian in 2015. His lawyer claims the accident was caused by the driver removing a hand brace, which distracted him. His lawyer also states that the prosecutor must prove that he was intoxicated. He fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian. Police later found a can of air duster in his vehicle. The man reportedly told seven people that he believed huffing duster led to the crash. At the hospital, he tested positive for difluoroethane, the active ingredient in duster, but later tested negative upon retesting. His lawyer stated that her client huffed duster to ease pain from an existing injury.
A Wisconsin man is set to go to trial for vehicular homicide. The man admitted to huffing duster before losing consciousness and killing a pedestrian in 2015. His lawyer claims the accident was caused by the driver removing a hand brace, which distracted him. His lawyer also states that the prosecutor must prove that he was intoxicated. He fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian. Police later found a can of air duster in his vehicle. The man reportedly told seven people that he believed huffing duster led to the crash. At the hospital, he tested positive for difluoroethane, the active ingredient in duster, but later tested negative upon retesting. His lawyer stated that her client huffed duster to ease pain from an existing injury.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Man Facing 16 Years In Prison in Huffing Related Crash
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Woman Huffs Duster Before Causing Fatal Car Crash
via Lancaster Online
A Pennsylvania woman caused a fatal crash after huffing an aerosol can. The woman veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into a 58-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene. Five cans of duster were found in her vehicle. The woman, who is originally from Lebanon, tested positive for difluoroethane--a chemical found in duster. She was charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and homicide by vehicle.
A Pennsylvania woman caused a fatal crash after huffing an aerosol can. The woman veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into a 58-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene. Five cans of duster were found in her vehicle. The woman, who is originally from Lebanon, tested positive for difluoroethane--a chemical found in duster. She was charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and homicide by vehicle.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Man Sentenced to Prison in Huffing Related Car Crash
via LGBT Weekly
Jury convicted a man of gross vehicular manslaughter for crashing into a car after huffing computer duster. A 9-year-old girl sustained brain damage and was pronounced dead a number of days later. The man faces ten years in prison. The man had four cans of computer duster in his vehicle and had elevated levels of the chemical found in the duster, difluorethane.
Jury convicted a man of gross vehicular manslaughter for crashing into a car after huffing computer duster. A 9-year-old girl sustained brain damage and was pronounced dead a number of days later. The man faces ten years in prison. The man had four cans of computer duster in his vehicle and had elevated levels of the chemical found in the duster, difluorethane.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Man Faces Trial for Huffing and Driving
via www.macombdaily.com
In Michigan a man faces trial for huffing and causing a fatal car accident. Police found the man with the inhalant, diflouroethane present in his system. The accident happened when the suspect's vehicle crossed over multiple lanes, crashing into a truck occupied by a man and his wife. The man passed away 3 days later. The 37-year-old has been charged with driving under the influence causing a death, a charge punishable with up to 15 years in prison.
In Michigan a man faces trial for huffing and causing a fatal car accident. Police found the man with the inhalant, diflouroethane present in his system. The accident happened when the suspect's vehicle crossed over multiple lanes, crashing into a truck occupied by a man and his wife. The man passed away 3 days later. The 37-year-old has been charged with driving under the influence causing a death, a charge punishable with up to 15 years in prison.
Monday, October 13, 2014
"The Patriot" Star Dies in Probable Huffing Incident
Via TMZ.com
Actress, Skye McCole Bartusiak, who played Mel Gibson's daughter in "The Patriot" passed away in July 2014. Tests revealed today show that the 21-year-old actress had muscle relaxers, painkillers, and a chemical refrigerant difluoroethane in her system at the time of death. "Difluoroethane is a colorless gas used as a refrigerant, something huffed to get high." Her death has been ruled an accidental overdose.
Actress, Skye McCole Bartusiak, who played Mel Gibson's daughter in "The Patriot" passed away in July 2014. Tests revealed today show that the 21-year-old actress had muscle relaxers, painkillers, and a chemical refrigerant difluoroethane in her system at the time of death. "Difluoroethane is a colorless gas used as a refrigerant, something huffed to get high." Her death has been ruled an accidental overdose.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Pennsylvania Mom Seeks Changes After Losing Her Daughter to Inhalant Abuse
Via the InsuranceNewsNet.com:
A 29 year old Pennsylvania woman is dead after abusing
inhalants and now her mother is seeking changes in mental health regulations.
On Feb 13th, Amy sent her mom a text “I want to
die” and when her mom reached her apartment, through a window, she could see
her daughter passed out on her bed. She couldn’t wake her daughter so police
were able to gain entry. When she woke she had sustained a cold burn/frostbite on
her hand from the can of computer duster.
Inside the apartment police found “numerous trash bags packed with empty
canisters of the spray cleaner.
On February 28th her mom texted her to see how
she was doing but when she hadn’t heard back by March 1st she went
to her apartment to check on her. The landlady told her Amy wasn’t answering
the door and when she entered the apartment she noted Amy wasn’t breathing. She
was pronounced dead and the coroners’ office ruled her death accidental with
the cause of death being cardiac arrest induced by difluoroethane.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Michigan Man Arrested After Huffing Related Accident in Jail Parking Lot
Via LivingstonDaily.com
A Michigan man that had already been charged with drunken driving is now facing new charges for allegedly driving to the county jail after huffing from an aerosol can.
A Livingston County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a report of a crash in the Livingston County Jail parking lot. Deputies say the man claimed his truck "bumped into a car" while he was going to court because he "probably was going to prison". Deputies say the man appeared lethargic and failed field sobriety tests. One deputy noticed two cans of duster in the truck and suspected the man had been huffing. The deputy sought a blood test, which was completed by the jail nurse. Lab tests later revealed that the man's blood tested positive for difluoroethane which is found in dusters.
A Livingston County District Court magistrate authorized a felony complaint against the man, charging him with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license.
A Michigan man that had already been charged with drunken driving is now facing new charges for allegedly driving to the county jail after huffing from an aerosol can.
A Livingston County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a report of a crash in the Livingston County Jail parking lot. Deputies say the man claimed his truck "bumped into a car" while he was going to court because he "probably was going to prison". Deputies say the man appeared lethargic and failed field sobriety tests. One deputy noticed two cans of duster in the truck and suspected the man had been huffing. The deputy sought a blood test, which was completed by the jail nurse. Lab tests later revealed that the man's blood tested positive for difluoroethane which is found in dusters.
A Livingston County District Court magistrate authorized a felony complaint against the man, charging him with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
22 Year Old's Death Attributable to Inhalant Abuse
Via the News Observer in North Carolina:
An
autopsy released last week revealed that the 22 year old male who was found face-down
and unresponsive in his bed earlier this year died from huffing computer
dusting spray.
Police
found the man at his off campus house on February 22, a can of the computer
duster with him in his bed and several empty cans in the room. The report also notes he had small amounts of
the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam and painkiller
oxycodone in his system “which would have increased the spray’s toxic effects.”
He also had “signs of cardiovascular disease, which would make him more
susceptible to the spray.”
According to the autopsy: “Given the autopsy and investigative findings,
it is my opinion that the cause of death in this case is 1,1 difluoroethane
toxicity. This substance, found in aerosol computer duster/cleaner spray, can
have cardiotoxic effects, and likely caused an acute cardiac arrhythmia in the
decedent.”
Friday, August 17, 2012
'Huffing' Does Not Constitute DUI in Some States
via huntsvillealduiilaw.com
An out-of-state 40-year-old habitual aerosol huffer recently crashed her vehicle, injuring herself. According to the emergency room physician and two of her friends, she had been huffing, or inhaling the contents of an aerosol can in order to get high, just before the accident. Despite the prosecution's best efforts, she was not convicted of DUI in her state.
An out-of-state 40-year-old habitual aerosol huffer recently crashed her vehicle, injuring herself. According to the emergency room physician and two of her friends, she had been huffing, or inhaling the contents of an aerosol can in order to get high, just before the accident. Despite the prosecution's best efforts, she was not convicted of DUI in her state.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Huffer Causes Fatal Car Crash
Two people are dead as a result of a fatal car crash caused by huffing. A man was huffing while driving northbound when he went unconscious, crossed over the median and struck a southbound vehicle.
The crash killed the back passenger of the southbound vehicle instantly. The driver of the northbound vehicle, the man who had been huffing, later died in the hospital.
A toxicology screen done on the huffing driver found a high level of 1,1-difluoroethane. A can of keyboard cleaner was found in the man's vehicle at the scene of the crash.
The case has been classified as death-reckless homicide and no charges will be made.
Via wqow.com in Eau Claire, WI
The crash killed the back passenger of the southbound vehicle instantly. The driver of the northbound vehicle, the man who had been huffing, later died in the hospital.
A toxicology screen done on the huffing driver found a high level of 1,1-difluoroethane. A can of keyboard cleaner was found in the man's vehicle at the scene of the crash.
The case has been classified as death-reckless homicide and no charges will be made.
Via wqow.com in Eau Claire, WI
Monday, June 13, 2011
Man Sentenced to Prison for Vehicular Homicide Induced by Inhalant
Man gets sentenced to 6 years in prison for a vehicular homicide induced by marijuana and inhalants.
The man plead guilty to having marijuana and difluoroethane (a chemical found in keyboard cleaner) in his system.
According to reports, the man bought the keyboard cleaner from a local Wal-Mart and huffed the contents in the restroom before operating his vehicle.
Once on the road he crossed into oncoming traffic killing the victim.
The victim left behind his wife and two young daughters.
Via phillyburbs.com in Pennsylvania
The man plead guilty to having marijuana and difluoroethane (a chemical found in keyboard cleaner) in his system.
According to reports, the man bought the keyboard cleaner from a local Wal-Mart and huffed the contents in the restroom before operating his vehicle.
Once on the road he crossed into oncoming traffic killing the victim.
The victim left behind his wife and two young daughters.
Via phillyburbs.com in Pennsylvania
Monday, May 23, 2011
Driver Sentenced to Six Months in Jail After Deadly Huffing Crash
Via njherald.com in Newton, New Jersey
A 22-year-old woman accused of contributing to the death of her teenage passenger, was sentenced to six months in prison and three years probation.
The woman huffed inhalants while traveling with the 16-year-old. Both failed to wear seat belts. Her car veered and struck a guardrail during a late night rainstorm.
Police who responded to the scene found cans in the back seat of the woman's car.
After the accident the woman tested positive for difluoroethane, a chemical found in dust remover.
The victims family and their prosecutor are scheduling a time to meet with state legislatures for a zero tolerance rule against driving under the influnce of inhalants.
A 22-year-old woman accused of contributing to the death of her teenage passenger, was sentenced to six months in prison and three years probation.
The woman huffed inhalants while traveling with the 16-year-old. Both failed to wear seat belts. Her car veered and struck a guardrail during a late night rainstorm.
Police who responded to the scene found cans in the back seat of the woman's car.
After the accident the woman tested positive for difluoroethane, a chemical found in dust remover.
The victims family and their prosecutor are scheduling a time to meet with state legislatures for a zero tolerance rule against driving under the influnce of inhalants.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Huffing Driver to Serve Four Years
Courtesy of the Fergus Falls Journal
Rothsay, MN
A an 18 year old Barnesville man was sentenced to four years in prison for a crash that killed a man while he was mowing his lawn on May 3, 2010.
The (then 17 year old) driver had been speeding and driving erratically. Though the crash occurred a few days before his 18th birthday, making him technically a juvenile, he was tried as an adult.
He was charged with criminal vehicular homicide while under the influence of a hazardous substance, a charge which he plead guilty to in January.
Blood tests taken at the scene confirmed that the driver had been huffing aerosol cleaning products prior to the crash.
Rothsay, MN
A an 18 year old Barnesville man was sentenced to four years in prison for a crash that killed a man while he was mowing his lawn on May 3, 2010.
The (then 17 year old) driver had been speeding and driving erratically. Though the crash occurred a few days before his 18th birthday, making him technically a juvenile, he was tried as an adult.
He was charged with criminal vehicular homicide while under the influence of a hazardous substance, a charge which he plead guilty to in January.
Blood tests taken at the scene confirmed that the driver had been huffing aerosol cleaning products prior to the crash.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
PA Coroner Identifies Inhalant Abuse as Cause of Death in Two Cases
Via the Herald Mail in Maryland:
The Franklin County, Pennsylvania Coroners 2010 annual report identified inhalant abuse as the cause of death for a 16 year old boy from Waynesboro, PA.
The report notes that the boy died on September 19th, the night he was involved in a car accident. The cause of death is listed as “acute difluoroethane toxicity, and the report does not attribute his death to injuries suffered in the accident.”
The article also points out that the same cause of death is also identified for a suicide in St Thomas, PA on April 24, 2010. The Coroner remarked that 2010 “presented the first cases he had encountered of death by huffing.”
The Franklin County, Pennsylvania Coroners 2010 annual report identified inhalant abuse as the cause of death for a 16 year old boy from Waynesboro, PA.
The report notes that the boy died on September 19th, the night he was involved in a car accident. The cause of death is listed as “acute difluoroethane toxicity, and the report does not attribute his death to injuries suffered in the accident.”
The article also points out that the same cause of death is also identified for a suicide in St Thomas, PA on April 24, 2010. The Coroner remarked that 2010 “presented the first cases he had encountered of death by huffing.”
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Fatal Crash in New Jersey Caused by Inhalants
Via the Trentonian in New Jersey:
Authorities have revealed that inhalant abuse was a cause of the fatal crash last March in Pemberton, New Jersey.
The 20 year-old driver reportedly huffed a can of computer duster in a Wal-Mart bathroom before getting into his car. His car soon veered off the road into oncoming traffic where it struck another car, killing the 27 year-old father who was behind the wheel.
The investigation found that the driver “made no attempt to steer or brake to avoid a collision.” Additionally, “Forensic tests indicated marijuana and Difluoroethane were present in (his) blood at the time of the collision.”
He was arrested last Friday on charges of “vehicular homicide, assault by auto and intoxication while under age. He was booked into the Burlington County Jail on $100,000 cash bail”
Authorities have revealed that inhalant abuse was a cause of the fatal crash last March in Pemberton, New Jersey.
The 20 year-old driver reportedly huffed a can of computer duster in a Wal-Mart bathroom before getting into his car. His car soon veered off the road into oncoming traffic where it struck another car, killing the 27 year-old father who was behind the wheel.
The investigation found that the driver “made no attempt to steer or brake to avoid a collision.” Additionally, “Forensic tests indicated marijuana and Difluoroethane were present in (his) blood at the time of the collision.”
He was arrested last Friday on charges of “vehicular homicide, assault by auto and intoxication while under age. He was booked into the Burlington County Jail on $100,000 cash bail”
Inhalant Abuse Caused Fatal Virginia Crash
Via NBC29.com in Virginia:
Blood tests have been released that show inhalant abuse was a contributing factor in a May 12, 2010 car crash on Afton Mountain in Virginia. The Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the presence of difluroethane in the blood system of the 29 year old driver.
The 29 year old was behind the wheel of a 1996 Buick Century when he passed out, causing the car to run off the road and through the median, where it struck a 2007 Toyota Corolla head on. The driver of the Buick and the 71 year old passenger in the front seat of the Toyota were killed.
Blood tests have been released that show inhalant abuse was a contributing factor in a May 12, 2010 car crash on Afton Mountain in Virginia. The Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the presence of difluroethane in the blood system of the 29 year old driver.
The 29 year old was behind the wheel of a 1996 Buick Century when he passed out, causing the car to run off the road and through the median, where it struck a 2007 Toyota Corolla head on. The driver of the Buick and the 71 year old passenger in the front seat of the Toyota were killed.
Monday, May 10, 2010
DUI Driver: I Am Not Guilty
From KFMB 760AM (May 5):
Point Loma residents are holding their breath as a potentially landmark case goes to court. The December 31, 2009 accident left the defendant injured and a 9-year old girl with brain damage. Her injuries prompted doctors to advise the child's parents against prolonged life support. She died 12 days after the intersection collision. Accounts suggest the defendent was traveling as fast as 70 miles per hour at the time of the accident.
The accused is pleading not guilty to a DUI charge despite traces of difluoroethane on his breath. This chemical is only found in commercially produced products and is not naturally occurring. If he is found guilty, the defendent faces a 16 year sentence. If he is found not guilty, the case will stand as a precedent for future inhalant-related DUI defenses.
Point Loma residents are holding their breath as a potentially landmark case goes to court. The December 31, 2009 accident left the defendant injured and a 9-year old girl with brain damage. Her injuries prompted doctors to advise the child's parents against prolonged life support. She died 12 days after the intersection collision. Accounts suggest the defendent was traveling as fast as 70 miles per hour at the time of the accident.
The accused is pleading not guilty to a DUI charge despite traces of difluoroethane on his breath. This chemical is only found in commercially produced products and is not naturally occurring. If he is found guilty, the defendent faces a 16 year sentence. If he is found not guilty, the case will stand as a precedent for future inhalant-related DUI defenses.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Jankins Heads to Prison For Fatal Crash
From Philly.com in Pennsylvania
Rachael Jankins, 20, was sentenced to four-and-a-half to 10 years in prison for her involvement in the August 14th crash outside Delaware County Memorial Hospital that killed 19-year-old Nicole Gallo and seriously injured 20-year-old Christine Bochanski. Jankins initially told police she was distracted by her iPod when she lost control of her vehicle and struck both women. However, police have ruled that Jankins was ‘huffing’ computer duster prior to the accident, as her blood tested positive for difluoroethane- a chemical concentrated in keyboard cleaning spray.
Jankins pled guilty to charges of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, and aggravated assault yesterday. In addition to her prison sentence, Jankins will serve 6 years probation and be expected to pay over $18,000 in restitution.
Rachael Jankins, 20, was sentenced to four-and-a-half to 10 years in prison for her involvement in the August 14th crash outside Delaware County Memorial Hospital that killed 19-year-old Nicole Gallo and seriously injured 20-year-old Christine Bochanski. Jankins initially told police she was distracted by her iPod when she lost control of her vehicle and struck both women. However, police have ruled that Jankins was ‘huffing’ computer duster prior to the accident, as her blood tested positive for difluoroethane- a chemical concentrated in keyboard cleaning spray.
Jankins pled guilty to charges of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, and aggravated assault yesterday. In addition to her prison sentence, Jankins will serve 6 years probation and be expected to pay over $18,000 in restitution.
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