First they will try to confirm that the remains tested by the medical examiner were Schulers, he said. This time, she felt all these symptoms and became even more out of control triggering the agitated and aggressive driving state some witnesses describe. 0:04. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. A man who died in the wrong-way crash that killed eight people on a New York highway survived the impact and suffered at least briefly from pain and from the knowledge he was about to die, a lawyer claims. Her husband, Daniel Schuler, left the campground at the same time in a separate vehicle. I haven't seen any other original sources where he says that he left Thursday. Christine Diane Schuler of Westerville, Ohio died peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family on December 14, 2019. . I know because i witnessed the same in an aunt of mine. She lived in West Babylon, New York, and was a working mother with two sons. According to a police report, Schuler was seen at approximately 11:45 AM by the side of the road with her hands on her knees, as if vomiting; she was seen again in the same position a short time later, north of the Ramapo rest stop. The devastated mom, whose three daughters were killed when her drunk sister-in-law Diane Schuler crashed her minivan on the Taconic State Parkway, revealed the desperate way she and her husband coped with the horrific tragedy. This would explain why she was looking for pain medication at a gas station. Her husband, Daniel, took his pick-up . Toxicology reports later revealed that Diane Schuler, 36, had a blood alcohol level of .19 -- the . Ruskin contends Schulers demand for an item off the lunch menu for her son during breakfast at McDonalds proved she hadnt been drinking. Just because her family, who admitted she drinks and smokes marijuana, doesnt want to believe she was driving under the influence does not make this a mystery. Here's a timeline of key moments in the horrific Taconic wrong-way tragedy on July 26, 2009, when Long Island mom Diane Schuler drove drunk and high southbound on the northbound . Others in her life do not report seeing her drink alcohol to excess. I just wanted one of us to be with the girls, and I didnt care who was there, me or him, if I had to kill him, or if he had to kill me, I just wanted one of us to be there, she said. Schuler was returning from a family camping trip in the Catskills. and yet she had orange juice. It was awful. I agree it was a murder/suicide. '', Hance on daughters: 'My greatest desire is for people to know them'. We can't know. That is a woman who doesnt give a $HIT about life anymore and wants to end it, and doesnt care who else goes down with her. Nope. Schuler's 5-year-old son, Bryan . So if we're going to judge something, why not judge alcoholism -- instead of pointing the finger at one sad criminal alcoholic. This seemed like responsible behavior. But that's why people have car insurance. Witnesses later reported seeing a red minivan driving aggressively on Route 17/Interstate 86 and Interstate 87, including tailgating, flashing headlights, honking the horn, and straddling two lanes. Ruskin told reporters in September that he had interviewed over fifty people who knew Diane, none of whom had ever seen her in a drunken state. It was the worst thing Ive seen in 24 years, said state Police Capt. On July 26, 2009, 36-year-old Diane Schuler traveled on the Taconic State Parkway in the wrong direction, colliding head-on with an oncoming SUV. Honestly, I cannot wait to get them in civil court. During this call, one of Schulers nieces reportedly told her father that Schuler was having trouble seeing and speaking clearly. s.24: "She stated that the driver was not swerving". Either one of those illnesses are horrendous, but in combination they will really fuck you up. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Diane Schuler drove away from Hunter Lake Campground on July 26, 2009, in a 2003 Ford Windstar owned by her brother. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. She was not zigzagging OBVIOUSLY SHE COULD SEE! Second caller: Were on the Taconic going northbound by the Sleepy Hollow/Pleasantville exit Route 117. Dont want to go out with a headache? Susan Cheever is working on her 14th book, a biography pf Louisa May Alcott. Thank you! 911 operator: Sleepy Hollow Police 911 emergency. From what i have seen about ABS ferments the carbohydrates in the small intestine. Is there anything wrong or is there something wrong? Actinomycese is a rare but aggressive invasive bacteria that causes a disease called Actinomycosis. Todaymarks a somber anniversary in Westchester, as it has now been 10 years since one of the deadliest accidents in county history, the tragic Taconic State Parkway crash. -, Press J to jump to the feed. The amount and timing of physical activity. During this call, At 1:33 PM, two drivers called 911 after noticing Schulers van edging onto the northbound exit ramp of the Taconic State Parkway near Briarcliff Manor, New York. Medical Examiners are not Gods, they overlook things, and they dont do everything on every autopsy. On Route 17, on Diane Schuler's route back to Long Island from a . 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. Yeah, theres whole bunch of kids. 1. Which could introduce fungi as well BUT there are a few notable examples of penicillin resistant bacteria. 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. They're really suing his insurance company as a formality. 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. ", She brings a heartbeat to this house again, Jackie said. James and Michelle Butler: The Senseless Murder of 21-Year-Navy Veteran and Wife. She told him that they were being delayed by traffic. What happened next i. What happened to Kodiak Cakes after shark tank? Apparently, it happens. Except for the lack of any evidence whatsoever to support it. On the way to West Babylon, New York, Schuler stopped at a McDonalds fast-food restaurant and a gas station in Liberty, New York. 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. It specifically does NOT state alcohol. Even if she had all the medical conditions people are speculating she had, which ultimately caused the high BAC level etc. 3. Every day 36 people are killed and 700 injured because of drunk driving, according to the CDC. I was about to suggest the same thing. Congrats on four years and thanks for offering your perspective. The purse: In the documentary pause it at the photo of the Vodka bottle. The Evidence That Diane Schuler May Have Experienced Auto Brewery Syndrome. Schuler, her daughter, and three of her nieces were killed in the crash, along with the three men in the TrailBlazer. As a sober alcoholic, though, I am often uncomfortable in a drinking world: a world where the president invites feuding parties to the White House for a beer, where liquor ads entice me wherever I turn, where "what will you have to drink?" Maybe her marijuana was tainted with something that did something weird to her brain. Ada Hart. They say that I talk like Im drunk and thats what anyone would think if they were around me. Schulers family persisted in refusing to accept the test results. She then drank her emergency vodka to stop them. It's the family'sway of giving back and reaching out to young girls across the globe. 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. July 26, 2011 -- Two years after the horrific Taconic State Parkway crash, the husband of Diane Schuler is suing New York State and the father of three nieces who were . 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. 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. Although the toxicology report stated that Schuler was heavily intoxicated, Schulers husband, Daniel, has consistently denied that she abused drugs or alcohol, and has made multiple media appearances to defend his wife. I dont know what to think. Our thoughts continue to be with Jackie and Warren as they continue to heal from their horrific loss. "We have gone on with our lives, holding their memories in our hearts with love, but not a day goes by that we don't think about our loss on July 26, 2009, the Bastardi family said in a statement to News 12. If she were, shed be relatively unaffected by the vodka she drank. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Nazianz - Duane H. Schuler, age 67, a St. Nazianz resident, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.Duane was born on February 25, 1952 in My theory about Diane is that she had a dual diagnosis of substance and bipolar, but that she was never properly diagnosed or treated for either condition. Someone needs to pass along this info to the family because its very likely Diane had this more so than a good mother drinking 10 cups of alcohol before driving with children in the car! I agree with this if you watch the documentary, the husband just comes off not being very believable. Considering that she also consumed McDonalds (high carb and sugar) the Auto-Brewery Syndrome seems like the likely candidate to cause intoxication without any alcohol. Sichol said that to sue for pain and suffering, You have to have some proof that someone survived, even briefly. In 2009, 36-year-old Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on the Teconic Parkway in Upstate New York and ultimately collided head-on with an SUV. She was driving erratically and aggressively before the phone call at the tappan zee bridge. They suggested a blood clot, a stroke and her use of Anbesol. Hold on. The red Ford minivan hurtled down the fast lane of the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant but it wasn't going north. The moms friends were fantastic in support and convinced her to try to have another child. I would have never left him alone with my children if I suspected he was intoxicated. I completely agree about the DTs. Schuler's husband -- who was once arrested for driving while intoxicated himself -- has publicly said that she didn't have a drinking problem, but Diane Schuler lived in a culture where drinking and driving was far too commonplace. This would also contribute to the Auto-Brew theory. Booze was my solution. Deep infections can occur if left undiagnosed and can result in symptoms characteristic to which Diane experienced (such as frequent headaches). Its a complete cop out to say she was drunk and high. When interviewed, Ms. Schuler's family, including Warren and Jackie Hance, the . 7am: Diane wakes and begins getting her two children (Brian, 5 and Erin, 2) as well as her three nieces (Emma, 8, Alyson, 7, and Kate, 5) clothed and ready to get on the road, headed home. So the thought of being in this pain forever was just too much to handle. Come Sunday she was probably experiencing low glucose, high potassium and high chloride in her blood which in combination and as time progressed and she consumed some more alcohol, the effects took on a stronger impact. This would mean Low Sugar for which some causes include: In the minivan were her two children, Erin, age 2, and Brian, age 5, along with Schuler's nieces, Emma, Alyson, and Katie Hance, ages 8, 7 and 5. The Long Island mom driving the wrong-way minivan in the Taconic State Parkway tragedy called her brother two hours before the crash to say she was sick and disoriented, cops said Monday. "You go from a decision to survive to a plan and structure for success," Warren said. Hot and humid weather. Diane's husband sued them and so did everyone else involved because Diane was driving their van which they lent to her to carry all the kids. For some reason, both times, I called my son and he talked me into pulling over. It was also revealed that they HAD smoked pot, Diane smoked it as a sleep aid, and they HAD had some drinks the night before and they HAD had an argument the morning all this occurred. Diane Schuler's charred minivan after a head-on collision July 26 on the Taconic State Parkway. Read it yourself. Lawyers for Longos family did not immediately return phone calls, but their investigator, Michael Archer, said no lawsuit was imminent. How much fat, protein, and fiber are in your meal. Three men in the blazer, all from Yonkers, were killed. Such a tragic situation. Ten years later, there are still unanswered questions for some of the families of the victims. Later in the report (page 14, item 71), it states "Schuler stated on that on 7/24/09 he left his home in Long Island early in the morning to go to his camper in Sullivan County, NY." It also makes sensational cover copy. We are an organization that was created in 2009 after my three daughters, Emma, Alyson and Katie Hance, were killed in a car accident in New York. I myself am a recovering alcoholic, now four years sober, and believe me, the only person who knew was my then-husband. The end of the exit ramp is marked with two signs that read Do Not Enter and two signs that read One Way. Ruskin then informs her that his tests corroborated the previous tests; that Schuler was highly intoxicated from alcohol and marijuana. Warren's sister, Diane Schuler, was behind the wheel . (I think). Heres the source. It feels good to condemn someone else, to say, "I would never do that," to excoriate people for their wrongdoing. The perfect tummy control bodysuit, a popcorn gadget, more bestsellers starting at $8. Before the firetrucks even arrived. Route 117, what is this? The Floral Park couple lost all three of their children in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway in 2009. "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. Volunteering and helping others can be empowering and healing. It seems to contradict the tox report. Saying he can't get the permissions for exhumation, if the family really wants it done, it can be done, especially since HBO had given him the full funds. According to Barbara, Diane Schuler suffered from diabetes though additional sources cite Schuler as having had gestational diabetes a temporary condition related to a prior pregnancy rather than a chronic condition. Second caller: Yes were on the Taconic going northbound right by the exit for Sleepy Hollow/Pleasantville. Her associates described Ms. Diane Schuler as a warm and capable executive for Cablevision for more than a decade. "And once you get to success, you decide that service is the way to make that happen.". I feel there is a level of alcoholism that most people dont experience. Or Hospital Scapegoat? Daniel Schuler eventually admitted that he and his wife had been drinking during the weekend, but he denied that Diane had anything to drink the morning of the crash. A medical examiner found Diane Schuler's blood-alcohol level was 0.19, more than twice the state's legal limit of 0.08, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Duane H. SchulerSt. The Absolute vodka bottle the photo shows a broken bottle, no one knows how much was even in that bottle and it was found in the back of the car, not near the driver. I really think something else happened to her now. Witnesses even stated that she was focused eyes dead ahead, speeding down that highway going the wrong way but staying in her lane. Even though Jackie said it was the hardest thing in her life to forgive her sister-in-law and often ended up taking out her anger and hatred on her own husband she needed to forgive in order to truly love her new baby girl Kacey, 18 months. He knows his mother is dead and his father is trying to get him through this., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Her pain, her puking on the side of the road. There was a flurry of lawsuits amongst victims that year, including one where her husband was suing the state for failing to keep drivers safe. Warren's sister, Diane Schuler, was behind the wheel, speeding and intoxicated, driving the minivan home from an upstate camping trip. At first it was a horrifying mystery: Why did 36-year-old Diane Schuler drive her 2003 minivan for almost two miles the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway, especially with five small children in the car? I just watched this doc. Unfortunately this happened to one of us while she was driving. The crash left total of eight people dead, half of them children under the age of 10. 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. Only one person from the minivan survived, Schuler's 5-year-old son. If you read George Perrys comment about this unusual syndrome or if you research it yourself (or if you know how alcohol is made) then you can determine that there must be yeast present. Severe low blood sugar is below 54 mg/dL, 2. Barbara said the sugar in her blood could have been boiled into alcohol in the car wreck. She very well could of suffered from this Syndrome and not known it. Several people who witnessed the accident immediately ran to assist the victims. Then it was a dark, heart-wrenching tragedy. In addition, Auto Brewery Syndrome can cause severe bouts of vomiting, and she was seen on the side of the road in that condition. I dont think well ever know, but Id like to hear the viewpoint of her inlaws. Michael Bastardi Jr. said all the excuses from the Daniel Schuler team keeps the agony going for our family. No matter how many times I brought up his weird symptoms, he never cracked and revealed the cause. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that that's where all this business about people suing Warren is coming from. Barbara said in September that Diane Schulers body would be exhumed, but Ruskin said last week that may not be necessary. If every single person who knew her says she did not drink regularly or to excess, if every single person who knew her says she would not have done anything on purpose to harm her kids, if witnesses all through the timeline state she was not drunk, she did not smell of alcohol, and she did not appear under the influence, and even the times she is on video she is not impaired, logic dictates something else was wrong. And that Diane and her husband rarely saw one another because they worked different shifts makes it even more plausible that she could have hid it. actually that is not true. Her 5-year-old son, 2-year-old daughter, and her brother's three daughters were in the car with her. But remember that he worked the overnight shift, so given the emotional state everyone would be in, and the fact that sometimes cops make errors in reports (the report switches back and forth between whether it's a 2003 or a 2004 Windstar as well), I think that there was some confusion in the initial statement about what the weekday corresponded with what date, and that he was actually saying that he left early Friday morning, since that's consistent with everything else I've seen. 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 . Something she might have done before multiple times (drinking) with no major side effects, this time was a perfect storm in combination with the health values seen in the additional blood work. The resilient mom revealed onThe View on May 29 that she and her husband Warren Hace had considered murder and suicide to deal with their endless grief. Does it keep one person out of trouble? Warren told Curry about the foundation. Schuler, her two-year-old daughter and three nieces were killed in the crash along with the three men in the other vehicle. 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. It frankly sounds like went on a mission to kill herself and her kids. I know we've made a difference. I dont see the fit. The family will be present to receive friends . Nor was there any reason to doubt the devotion Daniel Schuler pledged to the lone survivor of the crash: his five-year-old son Bryan who is recovering at Westchester Medical Center. Her husbands continuing refusal to accept that she was drunk led to TV appearances with Oprah Winfrey, Larry King and others. I agree about with Georgia Perrys comments. I just watched the HBO documentary Somethings Wrong With Aunt Diane and this was first thought as well! Hance reportedly told Schuler to stay off the road while he came to meet them; follow-up calls from Hance to Schuler were not answered. I think Diane just couldn't take it anymore, had 5 boisterous, kids in the car and she pulled over at the rest stop and drank and smoked weed to the point of becoming impaired. Four children and four adults were killed in the wrong-way crash; Diane Schuler%27s blood-alcohol level was double the legal limit; The Schuler family has denied she was drunk and high Then, for 1.7 miles she drove south on the northbound side of the parkway. I think she snapped that morning and chugged that vodka and weed not because of pain, but because she emotionally snapped over something. They realized in the hospital that I stop breathing in my sleep so after a period of time my oxygen keeps dropping. Hold on hold on. Who said theres something wrong with Aunt Diane? Investigators said Diane Schuler drove against traffic and struck Bastardi's car. http://www.crimeinspector.com/diane-schuler-tragedy-lies-uncovered-updated-2014/. From everything that I've read, and from what I know about how accidents work, this is my understanding. The two occupants of the Tracker suffered only minor injuries. Another life-threatening consequence caused by untreated infections within the body could be meningitis. He called for further investigation into other possible medical causes for her erratic driving. Food for thought.. The following link has up to date info, autopsy reports, statements from friends, timelineeverything that's out there and is very informative. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. Schulers van traveled south for 1.7 miles in the parkways northbound passing lane before colliding head-on, at approximately 1:35 PM, with a 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, which then struck a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. Diane Schuler, 36, drove the wrong way for nearly two miles on the Taconic State Parkway and struck a sport utility vehicle. Schulers five-year-old son Bryan was the crashs only survivor and suffered two broken legs and a broken arm among other serious injuries. . He drove our infant children 20 miles home from daycare every day. Im currently studying medicine and thought this whole case was strange and misleading. This time it all hit her at once and well we know what happens then. Within the next minute, four more 911 calls were placed by motorists who reported that a car was traveling the wrong way down the parkway. It is totally possible to hide such a condition, albeit perhaps not indefinitely. Interesting notethe brother of Diane and his wife (Diane killed all 3 of their children) no longer speak or have contact with Diane's husband and spiraled into a deep deep despair. The fact that witnesses all say she was totally sober etc.
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