Nearly a dozen other calls to her phone go to voice mail over the next 20 minutes. Perhaps the kids were driving her nuts. Her husband admitted she occasionally smoked pot to help with stress. Expiration Date: Dec 1, 2018 Type: Emergency Medical Technician. Perhaps she started the day still drunk from the night before. There must be a strong element of irrationality leading up to suicide. Diane kept too many things inside. Dianes husband, Danny, and sister-in-law, scoffed at accusations that Diane drove drunk and high with five kids in the back seat. 11:30am-12pm:Eyewitnesses report seeing a red minivan driving erratically and aggressively on Rte. The whole story smells rotten. Brian Schuler We found 100+ results for Brian Schuler in Alabama, Arizona, and 40 other states. Its heartbreaking and tragic, but its even MORE tragic if this woman was completely innocent and a victim herself. With a head injury. This is the story of the infamous Taconic Parkway crash but if you're reading this review then you already knew that. The way some of the witnesses describe her intense straight drive on the wrong way lane. Schuler's 5-year-old son, Bryan . She eventually pulls over and is seen by witnesses vomiting along the side of the road. Rounding a curve in the road, she rocketed head on into an oncoming SUV. I found the book impossible to put down, and although at present there does not seem to be an end to the story, I still found it very interesting and of course extremely sad. This time, maybe the kids are yelling, fighting, whatever; maybe she has a headache so goes inside the gas station but they have no Tylenol. People Search, Contact Information, Public Records & More 2:50. Things like The house needs painting, the gutters need to be cleaned. Friends and acquaintances said Diane never complained. The crash made headline news for days when it was later revealed that Dianne Schuler had a blood alcohol content of 0.19 as well as evidence of marijuana. No. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Its actually more predictable than people like to think. . You hide it; you lie, you deny, you never let people see you drunk. How did this perfect mom suddenly go off the rails? This book is not only about the horrific acts of Diane Schuler and the suffering that she has caused so many people but also about the added pain caused by those who fabricated stories about her actions that day. 12:08pm:Jackie Hance, Warrens wife, calls Diane and speaks with her for less than 2 minutes, recallingthe conversation as normal, 12:13pm: The minivan passes through the Harriman Toll Plaza. Diane Schuler, a 36-year-old . If I had a roaring headache and was at a gas station, I wouldnt care if all they had was aspirin or ibuprofen or acetaminophen pills. SHARYN ALFONSI, KELLY HAGAN and KATE McCARTHY, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Nearly three months ago, 5-year-old Bryan Schuler. A woman that tightly wound depended on several substances to maintain, add to that food and shopping. However it is quite repetitious and not surprisingly has a lot of grieving in it from the Bastardi family who suffered a tremendous loss with the deaths of two family members. A woman matching Dianes description is seen sitting on the guard rail and appeared unwell. When she died, Diane Schulers BAC was .19 and rising, considering there was undigested vodka in her stomach. Can you hide it from people? 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. I think she always had one substance or another on board and this particular morning she woke up in an altered state. Bryan . Just wishing it was not true does not change anything. "It's too early to rely on anything Bryan might or might not remember," Ruskin told Newsday. She was practically a teetotaler, they claimed. Was shopping one of the ways Diane self-soothed and kept her demons at bay? There was none. Recovering from broken bones and severe head trauma, Bryan is back at his . A case of deceipt, lies, and denials. I just recently found out about the 2009 Taconic State Parkway crash that involved Diane Schuler, a 36-year-old woman who was driving southbound in the northbound lane for 1.7 miles before crashing Only one child survived the crash when the mini van collided head on with a SUV driven by Guy Bastardi. I know this family wants justice. How could a mother and, purportedly, doting aunt, be so reckless? A chronological look at the four hour drive that terrorized motorists destroyed three families and captivated the public.The changing stories, the changing excuses, and the continuing search for the truth. Were the sisters moved to another spot after this came to light? Please use a different way to share. to 400 P. Funeral 17 Jul 2018, Flemington VIC. Perhaps she had a horrible headache who wouldnt with 5 kids under the age of 10 in the back seat? 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If she did have a personality disorder, would this make her believe her children were better off dead than without a mother, the way she grew up? Washington & Schuler - Mental Health Profressional. Schuler's husband, Daniel Schuler, has repeatedly defended his wife, saying she was not a drinker and insisted that the toxicology report was wrong. I agree with other readers that there was a lot of venom in this writing. Ive watched the HBO documentary COUNTLESS times and I bought books by Jackie Hance and the son of the man killed in the other car. She reports that Aunt Diane is incoherent, having difficulty seeing, confused, and that they are lost. Jackie wrote about her anger and rage at Diane for "murdering" her girls when the toxicoligy reports came out. 10:46am: Diane stops for gas. It does seem that she was rushing around, like shes looking for something, but I think this is just a way of distracting the kids with stops so she can use a substances. Shemay have purchased the orange juice at McDonalds as a mixer or chaser. Written after viewing the notes her husband Michael was keeping, the book is based on his story detailing the drunken driving accident that drew worldwide attention.Jeanne has a degree in Business Administration. Jeanne Bastardi has written "The Taconic Tragedy A Son's Search for the Truth" based on the actual seven person homicide that took the lives of her husband's Father, Brother, and dearFriend. Ive always wondered if thats why she was trying to find painkillers to combine the Tylenol with the alcohol and further seal her death warrant. Bryan passed away on September 27, 2022 at the age of 61. Linda, thank you so much for your thoughtful reflection. We will never know what happened until some day her husband admits he knew she was an alcoholic. Written after viewing the notes her husband Michael was keeping, the book is based on his story detailing the drunken driving accident that drew worldwide attention. They stop at McDonalds, where again, witnesses and video have her appearing completely sober. Diane Schuler, her daughter Erin, and her three nieces also died in the crash. I will be very interested to read up more about alcohol-brewery syndrome! Anybody thought about her suffering incest with those little buggars and that led to her never ending depression? But shes still OK. Until she gets dry mouth and possibly scatterbrained because of the pot, and keeps drinking vodka, forgetting how much she is ingesting. Its a very haunting story. He is a big irresponsible baby and she had confided to friends that she was thinking about divorcing him. It could have been any family that day, but it was my husband's and this is his story. I would especially like to know why no one has explored the Ambien angle. Could it be maybe there was something going on between the two and Diane found out about it? He was the second oldest of 4 children. Diane Schuler 's son, Bryan, survived the accident; however, sustained severe injuries. Put in at Halcomb Landing last night. Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2012. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. I bought this in order to fill in some gaps in the story of this tragedy and the book does do that. By: Bryan Schuler. Bryan Ferry and His Orchestra / Bitter-Sweet, 2018 .<br>( 4 )<br><br> - - Bryan Ferry And His Orchestra Bitter-Sweet. In Dianes case she always appeared normal and NOT drunk. You can usually find me at Washington in the mornings and Schuler in the afternoons. She was at the gas station 12 minutes. He was supposed to have showed up at the campsite on Friday but didnt show until Saturday. I dont have an opinion either way on alcohol or pot usage I live in a state where its legal. It just gives you a meaning again, Warren said. 9:30am: Danny leaves the campground in a pickup truck with the familys luggage and dog; Diane leaves right behind him in the Hance familys red minivan with all 5 children. To me its the phone: she gets out of the van and carefully leaves it behind. Song, H. K. McComas, and K. Schuler. Bryan T Schuler, Polk City FL. Brian was severely injured as were two other people in a third car involved in the crash. Michael Bastardi, 81, and his 49-year-old son Guy Bastardi were killed, along with family friend Daniel Longo, 74. My uninformed guess is that Danny told Diane he was going to leave, get a divorce, that morning. Witnesses said they could see kids in the backseat swaying back & forth with her erratic lane changing but they never said exactly where the kids were sitting. (unanswerable, I know). Diane is seen on camera both at a McDonald's and a Sunoco with dark sunglasses on. He claimed Diane and the kids were going to hit the stores (you know, womens stuff.) But why would Diane want to go shopping with 5 kids after a week of camping? There were eight fatalities including the woman driving the van, her three young nieces, her tiny daughter and the men. When Diane had two children and had to continue maintaining the perfect facade, I imagine she began to crack under the stress. What I struggle with is the anger they have towards the Hance family. I looked at the title and wondered if the Bastardi family were able to find answers not in Jackie's book. As panicked motorists swerved out of her way, she continued for almost two miles. As a child Brian was very active and enjoyed playing many sports including basketball and baseball. The kids confirm this when they speak with the brother. I especially remember when he told me that my brother will "alwaysbe [my] brother" and that I should always be there for him--and that my brother would always be there for me. If the hypoglycaemia is very severe and prolonged, it can even cause loss-of-consciousness and death, although this is rare & Blurred vision was the most common visual symptom reported during hypoglycemia (73.3% of all participants and 65.0% using CGMS), followed by dimness of vision (44.7%), black spots (37.1%), central black hole (34.3%), double vision (15.3%), and transient complete loss of vision (2.8%). This book deals with the Bastardi family. I believe Diane intended to kill herself and either didnt care if she took others out with her or, worse, planned to take others out with her. The trauma Diane experienced from her parents divorce and her mothers abandonment left her seeking the perfect family, to help her feel complete and healed. If you are looking for answers or some information not found elsewhere, this is not the book for you. I pray that both the Bastardi and Hance families find the peace they are looking for. Only Dianes 5-year-old son, Bryan, survived. Seeing the timeline as you have laid out makes me all the more certain that she was NOT a closet drinker. My brother was always there for me. The three men, all from Yonkers, were on their way to a family cookout in Yorktown. Her son is the only survivor and Danny complained about having to take care of him. This really was a bunch of BS. Did that make her angry and suicidal? Doesnt even notice cars screaming by her because her brain is only able to do that one task. Not having Vicodin or codeine she reached for what was available to her. Anyone who is a parent to young children knows how draining it is even when you are not attempting at every angle to appear perfect. He was born on August 25, 1961 to the late Perry and Betty (Fowler) Shuler. The accident turned even more tragic after authorities revealed that toxicology tests showed Bryan's mother was drunk and stoned as she drove against traffic. Lots of inconsistencies; for example, I dont know where the information about Diane looking for Tylenol came from, I believe I read the attendant refused to cooperate; the little girl who talked to her dad said nothing about her aunt having problems seeing, that was something the surviving little boy told his aunt when he had recovered and was in her care. So I dont think that is what she was there for. Thank you! This post examines the 2009 New York Taconic Parkway crash that killed 8 people, including Diane Schuler, the driver of a minivan that plowed for 2 miles in the wrong direction down the parkway. I read this strictly to get more info on this tragic case. I think Danny Schuler should interrogated under oath because his part in the crime (she would have been charged with murder) has never been determined. I read the book by Jackie Hance and can see why at the time she could not talk to the cops. For someone with OCPD, if everything felt like it was unraveling and she couldnt keep tight enough reins on it, they might just become suicidal. 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. Bryan was in the back of the family's van when, police say, his mother, Diane Schuler, left an upstate New York campground and drove the wrong way for nearly two miles down a Westchester County highway. Maybe she stepped out back and smoked. Who knows what happened. Well done. What went wrong with Aunt Diane? I think she did have drug and alcohol dependencies but harder to spot when you use prescription medication, food, shopping, alcohol and unchecked control issues. My love for my father and brother, Guy, will continue to be as strong as it has been my entire life. So, why, then, was her blood alcohol content 0.19? "Diane Schuler was very engaging," Ruskin told the paper. While she was eventually able to reconcile with her other children, Diane never let her guard down and her mother back in. This condition would account Diane's apparent lack of prior alcoholic behaviors. Who knows. 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 . 0:05. To hear even Dianes close friends tell it, she kept her feelings close to the vest: Ive never seen her mad or angry, and she infrequently talked about personal feelings. It appears anything dark, anything outside the image of the jovial homemaker, was kept under tight wraps. Erin Schuler, 2, Dianes daughter: Deceased, Guy Bastardi, 49, driver of Chevy Trailblazer: Deceased, Michael Bastardi, 81, passenger in Chevy Trailblazer: Deceased, Daniel Longo, 74, passenger in Chevy Trailblazer: Deceased, Diane Schuler, 36, driver of minivan: Deceased. 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