Several people who witnessed the accident immediately ran to assist the victims. It was awful. 5-6am: Danny Schuler, Diane's husband, wakes on the final morning of their weekend camping trip and cleans his boat. Investigators said Diane Schuler drove against traffic and struck Bastardi's car. Fortunately I live in New York City, so I wasn't driving much in the years when I, too, might have taken that wrong turn onto the Taconic. There does not need to be food in the stomach it could be in her small or large intestines. Lets continue with the theory where she really did not consume any alcohol. If they go in with the mindset of drunk driver, usually from the police, they get myopic, just like the police. The last time it was only 84%. 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. I was about to suggest the same thing. Food is needed for ABS and Dianes stomach was empty. Yeah, theres whole bunch of kids. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. WOW!!! So I'm fairly certain that the "lawsuit" wasn't actually a direct personal suit, it was only a formality to get Brian's hospital bills at least partially covered. Does anyone have any further details regarding the disposition of each of the cases? I hope they can get some kind of answers for this family. Eventually, she collided with an SUV, killing the four children she had in the car with her, the three adults in the other car, and herself. At the same time, it might be more enlightening to try to understand her, rather than simply damning her. At 11:37 AM, Schuler called Warren Hance, her brother and the father of the three nieces in Schulers car. How much fat, protein, and fiber are in your meal. For those of us who have ever driven a car after having a few beers, and for mothers who have driven in cars with too many small children, the story is more complicated. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2012-2023 On Secret Hunt - All Rights Reserved 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. Driving drunk with a child in the car is child abuse, and too many children are subjected to it as a normal part of their lives. I agree about with Georgia Perrys comments. The driver didnt appear to have a clue they were going the wrong way, one witness said. If she were, shed be relatively unaffected by the vodka she drank. A Day After the HBO Documentary Airs, Diane Schuler's Husband Sues When my husband and I drove, I was the designated driver, because I drank beer while he mixed vodka martinis in the passenger seat. the entire family is NUTS. 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. *******Headache, delirium, confusion. At about 1 PM, another call was made to Hance from Schulers cell phone. Another life-threatening consequence caused by untreated infections within the body could be meningitis. Diane Schuler, aka Aunt Diane, died in an accident. On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler killed herself and seven others when she drove the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. Hollywood Life Schuler had entered the highway on an exit rampway and drove two miles in the wrong lane. 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. Then you have suffering, horror and the anticipation of death.. My exes extreme alcoholism didnt happen overnight. Witness: Diane Schuler had look of 'panic' before crash s.24: "She stated that the driver was not swerving". on Rock Center With Brian Williams on Friday. The two occupants of the Tracker suffered only minor injuries. Apparently, it happens. 112. Diane Schuler - Taconic State Parkway Crash - YouTube Reproduction of material from any Salon pages without written permission is strictly prohibited. Severe low blood sugar is below 54 mg/dL, 2. Missing Florida mother found deceased in Alabama, Where is 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, missing from Hampton, VA, Ill either see you again or never see you again The Disappearance of Daniel Robinson, Destiny Jacksons body was found in the Las Vegas desert after she was killed during a car jacking, Spooky Houses youll be DYING to stay far away from, Suzanne Morphew (49) has been missing since May 10th, 2020 her husband has been arrested, FOUND SAFE- Laura Lacie Read- missing from Midtown, Houston, after her child is found alone, Dr. Beth Potter, her husband, Robin Carre were killed and found in a ditch, Missing Child Alert: Taylor Rose Williams (5) is missing from Jacksonville, Florida. If she had a reputation of never touching drugs and alcohol this would be a mystery but she did drink and its not a mystery. She was probably trying not to drink with the kids. Schuler's 5-year-old son . The husband became uncooperative with police once the toxicology report came out. 3. They were 8, 7 and 5 years old. Her 5-year-old son, 2-year-old daughter, and her brother's three daughters were in the car with her. Daniel Schuler intended to re-test the fluid samples taken during the autopsy. I was driving on the Taconic that day, and was up front stuck in traffic. They body has not been exhumed as of today and I doubt it will be. She very well could of suffered from this Syndrome and not known it. Losing their children could have ended Warren and Jackie's marriage and plunged them into dark depression. Also, there was a bottle of Absolut Vodka found in the wreckage. The patients body produces an unusually high amount of yeast in the gut. Sorry people, but there is no getting around that. From the police report, the first mention of the day he left (Page 11) says "Mr. Schuler stated the following: He drove up to the campground on Thursday 7/24/09 with his dog." IE 11 is not supported. 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. Remembering the Taconic tragedy 10 years later - News 12 Networks 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. Diane Schuler was a mother of two small children who loaded her own kids and three others into her minivan for a long drive home from a camping trip. The Hances say it is all about moving forward. Diane was the first pulled out of the car. The fact that witnesses all say she was totally sober etc. Young Taconic Survivor Finally Told Family's Fate 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. They realized in the hospital that I stop breathing in my sleep so after a period of time my oxygen keeps dropping. Like many women alcoholics, and perhaps like Diane, I was a secret drinker. 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. The way she drove no swerving, eyes on the road, ignoring all attempts to alert her suggest you are correct sunkissed. There are aneurysms, blood clots, cysts that could have been overlooked, and it does mention a lot of clots that are not specifically stated as post mortem. When Jackie Hance and her husband lost their three daughters in a two-car crash nearly four years ago, she felt she was too broken to be a mother again. Congrats on four years and thanks for offering your perspective. Honestly, I cannot wait to get them in civil court. 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. Diane Schuler, 36, drove the wrong way for nearly two miles on the Taconic State Parkway and struck a sport utility vehicle. Second caller: The car is missing pieces. 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. After discovering this and looking at the tissue samples, all the tissue samples were clean, just like with Dianes case. It was his sister-in-law Jay Schuler who said it. Thats when I tried to tie together the Auto-Brewery Syndrome and a blood infection. And of course you think about it all the time, you can't help but think about it. Booze was my solution. So the thought of being in this pain forever was just too much to handle. 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. 0:05. Schuler's minivan eventually collided with an SUV, killing her and seven others, including her three nieces and her own daughter as well as Michael and Guy Bastardi and Daniel Longo, who were riding in the SUV. In fact, she seemed so perfect that to me it suggests she was putting up a front. Schuler's son, Bryan, who suffered a severe head injury that left him with ocular nerve palsy, has said he has no memory of the accident. The report also said that she had high levels of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, in her system and had smoked marijuana as recently as 15 minutes prior to the collision. Diane was born on March 13, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Durward and Lottie House. Others who have it their blood levels show super high amounts of alcohol when in fact they havent drank anything. Daniel was born on August 28, 1970 and passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. Schuler was returning from a family camping trip in the Catskills. On the 911 tape released from the incident, a caller says Schuler was "going like a bat out of hell. Diane Schuler's charred minivan after a head-on collision July 26 on the Taconic State Parkway. Dont want to go out with a headache? 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. She was driving erratically and aggressively before the phone call at the tappan zee bridge. I Dream of Diane - New York Magazine 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. Bryan survived suffering from broken bones and severe head trauma. If she did have diabetes then this is what it was and I know this for a fact. You know what they say, if you run into assholes all day One of the things that I find the most frustrating about researching this is that so many of the news articles go for sensationalist stories and it's hard to find sources for rumors. All rights reserved. Diane Schuler: How The Perfect Mom Killed Eight In A Head-On Collision Schulers family persisted in refusing to accept the test results. Diane's niece died in the hospital . Sounds like her husband is blaming everyone but himself. Copyright 2023 Salon.com, LLC. The only survivor was Schuler's son Bryan, then 5, who now lives with an ocular nerve impairment. This is not uncommon. ****** "And once you get to success, you decide that service is the way to make that happen.". Second caller: Its really bad, the kids are bleeding. It seems to contradict the tox report. I have to add this idea that her marijuana was tainted with some other drug like PCP. Sichol said none of that is relevant to the lawsuit. The Journal News. Maybe she and Danny had a fight before she left? Id like to talk to family members. Christine Diane Schuler of Westerville, Ohio died peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family on December 14, 2019. . Schulers 5-year-old son, Bryan, survived. The symptoms are very similar. 1. Only one person from the minivan survived, Schuler's 5-year-old son. Kate had a "faint heartbeat" after the crash but died at a hospital, the report said. Deep infections can occur if left undiagnosed and can result in symptoms characteristic to which Diane experienced (such as frequent headaches). By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Only Schuler's 5-year-old son, Bryan, survived. What happened next i. On July 26, 2009, Emma, Alyson and Katie Hance died after a fatal accident on the Taconic State Parkway. 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. (Ruskin's information comes from Jackie's husband, Warren.) I am thinking that unfortunately Diane might have been drinking after they left while driving, probably did this before with no issues. Before the firetrucks even arrived. This! Is there anything wrong or is there something wrong? 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?). This type of person feels compelled to create the perfect facade to stave off the panic within. This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. ", Westchester/Hudson Valley Women's History Month, Archive video, extended interviews on the Taconic tragedy, Its something I cant forgive - Family of victims mourn Taconic Tragedy, "It was just overwhelming" - State trooper recounts Taconic Tragedy. 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. The accident is said to be the worst accident in Westchester County, NY. Hold on hold on. ******* There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane - HBO I thought it might be early-onset Parkinsons or severe anxiety or, yes, that auto-brewers thing. 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. The surviving son, Brian, obviously racked up a whole lot of medical bills in the hospital. 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. Why wouldnt she call Danny? "Our goal's very modest, but as we've gone out and given the program and seen its effectiveness, we've realized it will benefit girls not just here in Floral Park but all over," Warren said. Second caller: Yes were on the Taconic going northbound right by the exit for Sleepy Hollow/Pleasantville. It also makes sensational cover copy. The end of the exit ramp is marked with two signs that read Do Not Enter and two signs that read One Way. Schuler's son, Bryan, who was 5 at the time, was the only . Thus they look for reasons to excuse the behavior, but the bottom line is she drove while being severely inhibited by alcohol, which resulted in the death of herself and 7 other people. 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. True Crime Society on Instagram: "Today marks 12 years since Diane A couple of comments on theories. Nope. Please enter valid email address to continue. Having seizures. Her blood glucose was 4. Although Daniel Schuler is an officer in the Public Security Unit of the Nassau County Police Department, he was not required to report his wifes drug use because he is a civilian. Does it keep one girl from feeling bad about themselves for one day? I agree it was a murder/suicide. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. its a theory and could be worth investigating if any of these things contributed to the her behavior that day. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. When she was unable to find any, she self medicated with drugs and alcohol. 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. Maybe she developed a dependence and started drinking heavily when she couldnt get more? 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 . Theres like little kids the kids not moving. Diane Schuler Obituary - Gladstone, MO Required fields are marked *. A skinnier person might have been passed out with that much alcohol in her system. I really dont know. Many, many people overlooked it. 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." Schuler acknowledged that his wife drank at least socially and her sister-in-law told police she smoked marijuana regularly. Dozens of drivers swerved to stay out of her way, honking their horns, flashing their lights and making frantic 911 calls as Schuler drove at speeds believed to be approximately 85 mph. I completely agree about the DTs. The collision occurred after the troubled West Babylon resident drove south for 1.7 miles in the northbound lanes of the . At the end of the documentary, Ruskin states that he had called her months ago with the results and that she refused to pick up her phone. 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 . Back in 2009 they didnt t know as much About gut health. Symptoms normally develop slowly but they can also come on very suddenly. There have been many autopsies were blood and urine alcohol levels are contaminated. Husband of Taconic Parkway Crashs Diane Schuler Sues Brother-In-Law Who Lost His Three Daughters. Around 9:30 a.m. Diane, along with her 5-year-old son Bryan, her 2-year-old daughter Erin, and her three nieces (8-year-old Emma, Emma, 7-year-old Alyson, and 5-year-old Kate) left the camp. Hot and humid weather. 2:50. Ten years later, there are still unanswered questions for some of the families of the victims. 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.
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