Many depressed people turn to substances to cope. As I said, I think what kicked off this episode was some piece of bad news, probably of a romantic kind. I am thinking that unfortunately Diane might have been drinking after they left while driving, probably did this before with no issues. Unfortunately this happened to one of us while she was driving. We left for detox the next day his first stay was in May 2018 and when I dragged him there, his BAC was .476 and he had to go to the ER for two days first. Maybe they couldve found out more. Symptoms include: Several people who witnessed the accident immediately ran to assist the victims. Schuler's 5-year-old son, Bryan, was the only child to survive. I completely agree. Associated Press articles: Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. It has been also proven by the husbands ez pass that he lied about what day he got to the campsite. Sadly her in-laws, who lost their three beautiful daughters, refused to speak afterwards. I think it's likely that Diane got some bad news during the camping trip and that it triggered a severe depressive episode. Impossible. Caller: Theres an accident. Ive shared this info via msg on the Hance Family Foundations FB page several months ago. One theory I had was that perhaps an infection within her oral cavity, left untreated for so long, could have resulted in bacteria (or even fungus [yeast???]) Except for the lack of any evidence whatsoever to support it. At about 1 PM, another call was made to Hance from Schulers cell phone. Ruskin then informs her that his tests corroborated the previous tests; that Schuler was highly intoxicated from alcohol and marijuana. Witnesses flew into action to pull Schuler and the kids from the burning van, which had rolled over as it went down an embankment onto agrassy median. Interesting theories, but the one thing that stands out to me is that she seemed DETERMINED to keep driving. She was tailgating, honking, flashing her lights and trying to pass people on the shoulder. Daniel Schuler and Barbara publicly attributed Diane Schulers erratic driving to a medical issue, such as a stroke. so wha Cause include *****dehydration*******. The way she drove no swerving, eyes on the road, ignoring all attempts to alert her suggest you are correct sunkissed. A couple of comments on theories. Just FYI, I'm just curious, and was very disturbed by this case. But Sichol said the lawsuit would name only Diane Schulers estate and her brother, Warren Hance, the owner of the minivan she was driving. After almost 2 miles, Schuler slammed head-on into a Chevrolet Trailblazer causing a fiery crash. Schuler, the toxicology reports showed, was drunk and stoned on July 26 when she plowed into a Chevy Trailblazer, killing herself, her own 2-year-old daughter and her three nieces, as well as the driver and passenger in the Chevy. How much fat, protein, and fiber are in your meal. He tells his aunt repeatedly, "Mommy's head hurt. Second caller: Were on the Taconic going northbound by the Sleepy Hollow/Pleasantville exit Route 117. Do you have a source for the mysterious phone call the day before? This is 100% undeniable proof there was no alcoholism or addiction issue. Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged. I highly recommend reading if you're interested in this case, it gives some amazing insight into the effects the accident had on the surviving family members. Meanwhile, 5-year-old Bryan Schuler, the lone survivor from the minivan, has recovered enough from his head injury and broken bones to return to school, Ruskin said. Yeah, theres whole bunch of kids. Item #75 on the same page states: "On the same data, I received from ADA Strongin a copy of the EZ Pass records for Daniel Schuler's vehicle and the 2004 Windstar operated by Diane Schuler. And at what point did you find out what had happened up ahead? Then, for 1.7 miles she drove south on the northbound side of the parkway. The exit ramp itself is unmarked. It feels good to condemn someone else, to say, "I would never do that," to excoriate people for their wrongdoing. She could have snapped. After talking to her brother, she left her phone on the median, took off in the opposite direction and several witnesses say she was driving fast, but straight and was completely focused. The SIL in the doc is basically raising the boy and says he doesn't see his dad much because he's always "working". The July 26 crash killed her 2-year-old daughter, three young nieces . Warren's sister, Diane Schuler, was behind the wheel . Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. What happened next i. To help support the foundation financially, Jackie has written a book, Ill See You Again, in which she writes about hope in the face of suffering and the spirit of her girls. Because most people I knew drank more than I did, my drinking was almost invisible. They suggested a blood clot, a stroke and her use of Anbesol. On that bright sunny day 10 years ago, families were shattered in a fiery crash that killed eight,including four girls, ages 2 to 8. Maybe they were from someone she was having an affair with, who broke it off? the entire family is NUTS. Because she was ready to die and didnt care who she took with her. Only one person from the minivan survived, Schuler's 5-year-old son. ****** She is a prize-winning journalist and teacher who hasn't had a drink in 17 years. So much this! Often people will express wonderment that I don't drink, as if drinking were a necessary activity, like breathing or eating. Especially for women, alcohol has tremendous appeal as a way to calm our fears and blunt our miseries; it is private, portable, available and often very effective. Either one of those illnesses are horrendous, but in combination they will really fuck you up. I left him in September 2018 and he lived with relatives or in hotels from December 2018 until his death. That doesnt sound like some kind of situation where the stomach is manufacturing the alcohol. Has anyone ever considered that may have happened to Diane Schuler. Related: The rage and despair she was feeling then became so overwhelming that it set her off on a path of suicidal destruction. While at the gas station, she attempted to buy over-the-counter pain medication, but the store did not sell any. He doesnt seem to remember right now, Ruskin said. She called her brother, saying she was having trouble seeing. Booze was my solution. The only survivor was Schuler's son Bryan, then 5, who now lives with an ocular nerve impairment. My exes issue was revealed when he a) got caught drinking at work and, on the same day, b) when I forced him to go to therapy to discuss what I thought was severe anxiety/depression and he revealed the problem to his therapist. When she was unable to find any, she self medicated with drugs and alcohol. The family really needs to know about this because its more likely that Diane had this condition, called Auto Brewery Syndrome, than drinking 10 cups of alcohol before driving with children in the car. It just gives you a meaning again, Warren said. Marijuana can be tainted with all kinds of things. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bastardis car was also carrying his father Michael Bastardi, 81, and their friend Daniel Longo, 74. Mom Who Lost 3 Daughters In Taconic Crash Suing Diane Schulers Estate: My Little Girls Died In Terror! The lawsuit, expected within weeks, will be the first court action in the mystifying, horrific crash that occurred when an apparently intoxicated Schuler drove a minivan packed with kids against high-speed highway traffic for 1.7 miles on July 26. On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler killed herself and seven others when she drove the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. ------------------------------------------, According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Thanks for contacting us. Second caller: Yes were on the Taconic going northbound right by the exit for Sleepy Hollow/Pleasantville. She brought us back to life., Mom of girls killed in wrong-way crash: 'Hard not to blame yourself'. Given potential chronic infection in the mouth area, the infection could possibly travel to the brain and could potentially result in effects similar to what Diane was experiencing on that dreadful day. Learn how your comment data is processed. Jackie Hancelived an inimaginable nightmare on July 26, 2009,when her three daughters, Emma, 8, Alyson, 7, and Katie, 5, were tragically killed by her sister-in-lawDiane Schuler. He knows his mother is dead and his father is trying to get him through this., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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He is 5 years old and he is recovering from very severe injuries. The Floral Park couple lost all three of their children in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway in 2009. The chilling documentary, There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane, dives deep into the tragic 2009 Taconic State parkway crash in New York. The red Ford minivan hurtled down the fast lane of the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant but it wasn't going north. In their first interview since their daughters death, Jackie and Warren spoke to TODAYs Ann Curry about the impact the birth of their young daughter has made on their lives. Do you have any way to check with the family to see if they have looked into this? In the documentary, Daniel and Barbara claim they gave Ruskin $30,000 to conduct an independent investigation and to re-test samples. Barbara said the sugar in her blood could have been boiled into alcohol in the car wreck. Why then would she stop for breakfast at McDonalds shortly after leaving? Husband of Taconic Parkway Crashs Diane Schuler Sues Brother-In-Law Who Lost His Three Daughters. High levels of chloride may be a sign of:****** Dehydration*******. Ozzy & Sharon Osbournes Grandkids: Meet Their Grandchildren, Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter, Kelly Osbourne Snuggles Baby With Brother, Jack, Four Months After Giving Birth, Ozzy & Sharon Osbournes Grandkids: Meet Their Grandchildren, Harper Beckham, 11, Looks So Grown Up While Holding Hands With Dad David At Paris Fashion Week, Beautiful Nature-Inspired Baby Names Used By Celebrity Parents, Did Vanderpump Rules Tom Cheated on Ariana With Raquel? All of these things could be the cause of her behavior. She MURDERED those people!!!! Her blood glucose was 4. On the way home, Schuler drove nearly two miles in the wrong direction on the Taconic State Parkway with five children in her minivan at speeds as high as 85 miles per hour, according to eyewitnesses. Back in 2009 they didnt t know as much About gut health. Btw, I have no problem whatsoever believing that she was an alcoholic--though obviously alcoholism alone does not explain why she committed such a horrifying act. Diane appeared normal with a blank stare to other drivers which makes sense for this condition, too. Id like to talk to family members. I'd been putting a few pills away from each prescription, and taking one or two from Warren's, and just hiding them., In July 2009, the three girls went on a camping trip with their aunt, Diane Schuler, and her husband, Danny. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Upon further inspection in to his medical history he was taking a medication for an infection that would have made him violently ill if he had drank more than 16 oz of beer, or more that a single shot. "What the human body is capable of, no one knows until you are faced with the worst of the worst of the worst," Warren said. The Floral Park couple lost all three of their children in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway in 2009.Four others were also killed. that explain some of them. Sorry people, but there is no getting around that. Pleasantville Road. But Schuler, lawyer Dominic Barbara, and investigator Tom Ruskin have repeatedly suggested that Diane Schulers erratic behavior was caused by something other than intoxication, despite an autopsy finding that the alcohol content in her blood was 0.19 percent, about 2 times the legal limit. Toxicology reports later revealed that Diane Schuler, 36, had a blood alcohol level of .19 -- the . I would have never left him alone with my children if I suspected he was intoxicated. I, too watched the documentary. I feel there is a level of alcoholism that most people dont experience. Aspergillus, although uncommon, has caused meningitis and brain abscesses. I also just watched this documentary. Her associates described Ms. Diane Schuler as a warm and capable executive for Cablevision for more than a decade. It specifically does NOT state alcohol. I dont know what to think. I knew something was wrong with my ex I had him tested for celiac disease, I had him get an endoscopy, a colonoscopy. So I'm trying to piece things together using only original sources. It was awful. Throughout the documentary, Daniel and Jay Schuler, Dianes sister-in-law, claim that Ruskin was not returning their phone calls for nine months. I also understand that there are plenty of people who have more than 5 kids and travel/drive just fine, just thought Id mention that. She was driving erratically and aggressively before the phone call at the tappan zee bridge. first of all, the autopsy report states they checked several areas in her brain and found nothing out of the orinary. What happened at the end of Baptiste Season 2? Four others were also killed. Heres the source. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She was not zigzagging OBVIOUSLY SHE COULD SEE! The crash left total of eight people dead, half of them children under the age of 10. Also, one thing I noticed was Danny said they had breakfast at the campground. I know the family probably wont read this but I have had 2 accidents that, thank God, nobody was hurt and it was from my oxygen level being so low. Sorry for the late response, but I just watched the doc and have become obsessed with this case. I try not to visualize it.. The resilient . Judging others distracts us from our own behavior. Eight people were killed when a minivan being driven by 36-year-old Diane Schuler traveled 1.7 miles (2.7 km) in the wrong direction on the parkway and collided head-on . The crash killed Schuler, her daughter, her son, three nieces, and the three passengers in the SUV. Caller: Good God. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that help control the amount of fluids and the balance of acids and bases (pH balance) in your body. (I think). The damage caused by these drunk drivers is about $51 billion a year. The pain of the abscess, combined with vodka and marijuana, could have put her in a temporary state of deliriumthat triggered her fatal behavior. So I think that where the interpretation that he lied about the date he left comes from earlier where he said that he left on Thursday 7/24/09. Having difficulty walking or seeing clearly. Well, whats yeast? There was a broken vodka bottle in the car and marijuana and alcohol in her system. (Ruskin's information comes from Jackie's husband, Warren.) She was driving aggressively in the wrong direction as she was delayed by traffic to reach the destination, reported Gone Too Soon Fandom Wiki. Im sure her family knows. I just discovered this article and am feeling some sad relief that Im not the only one who failed to recognize an addict was right under their nose. Investigators said Diane Schuler drove against traffic and struck Bastardi's car. You are definitely aware that youre drunk and trying to operate a vehicle would be really challenging so, how did she manage to drive so well she didnt crash into anyone or anything before she went the wrong way on that road?). Small children, because they are so tied to our hearts, have the ability to drive us crazy with their complaints and carsickness and impatience. For years I lived in a drinking family in a drinking world -- a world that might have been a lot like Diane Schuler's world. I dont see the fit. It could of been overlooked. A couple things I wanted to note (I'm not accusing you of misrepresenting anything, I'm just trying to find any original sources that I missed and if you know of any conflicting info). Schulers vehicle sped down the parkway for 1.7 miles before crashing head-on into a SUV driven by Guy Bastardi, 49. She was an alcoholic and a drug addict and I am sure her family know it. Schuler's 5-year-old son . WOW!!! Lawyers for the family of two of the Yonkers men killed in the crash dismiss Ruskin's interpretation of the autopsy results as a plus in the Schuler . Our thoughts continue to be with Jackie and Warren as they continue to heal from their horrific loss. Diane Schuler, a successful account executive and the mother of two of the children in the car, sped up the Taconic Parkway in the wrong direction for almost two miles before crashing into an oncoming SUV. I myself am a recovering alcoholic, now four years sober, and believe me, the only person who knew was my then-husband. Like many women alcoholics, and perhaps like Diane, I was a secret drinker. is the hallmark of hospitality. In the moments leading up to the crash, Schulers niece, 9-year-old Emma Hance, used a cell phone to call her mother from the vehicle. There are ocular migraines that distort vision and disorientate to the point that she may not have known how fast she was going and she could very easily not been able to see. Daniel was a resident of Tonawanda, New York at the time of his passing. That is what she is to us today.. Diane Schuler's charred minivan after a head-on collision July 26 on the Taconic State Parkway. Schuler's five-year-old son Bryan was the crash's only survivor and suffered two broken legs and a broken arm among other serious injuries. The two occupants of the Tracker suffered only minor injuries. Thats the only thing that made it bearable, that boy, LaGrippo said. If she had had some type of brain issues, like a stroke, or something else, wouldnt it have shown up under examination in the autopsy? And if she was in that much pain, why the hell would she keep driving? Schulers BAC was discovered to be .19, double the legal limit, and that she had smoked marijuana as early as 15 minutes before the accident.
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