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Peter Sand, 21, August 6, 2008, visiting friends near Hamline
University |
How and why? |
Peter was found dead Tuesday morning in the living room of the
home of his cousin, who lives east of Hamline University. Peter
had been drinking the night before at a 21st birthday party for
his cousin, Ozzie Sand, a junior and a football player at
Hamline. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Austin Slanker-Wilson, 18, August 15, 2008, Coffeyville
Community College |
How and why? |
After one day of classes, and what authorities say was too much
alcohol, a freshman student turns up dead. Authorities said the
cause was too much alcohol. |
Alcohol Poisoning |
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Joseph Barton, 20, August 20, 2008, Michigan State University |
How and why? |
Joseph died in an automoble accident at 1:30am. “They were both
drinking — definitely heavily enough — a half gallon between the
two of them,” according to a friend. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Daniel Myers, 22, August 27, 2008, University of Wisconsin |
How and why? |
Daniel died in a car that crashed into a tree. Alcohol and
speed were "significant contributing factors" to the crash that
killed three UW-Madison students. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Lindsey Plank, 23, Stoughton, , August 27, 2008, University of
Wisconsin |
How and why? |
Lindsey died in a car that crashed into a tree. Alcohol and
speed were "significant contributing factors" to the crash that
killed three UW-Madison students. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Richard Putze, 22, August 27, 2008, University of Wisconsin |
How and why? |
Richard died in a car that crashed into a tree. Alcohol and
speed were "significant contributing factors" to the crash that
killed three UW-Madison students. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Timothy MacLeod, September 13, 2008, Roger Williams University |
How and why? |
Timothy died when he was thrown from a car driven by his friend
after he lost control of his car while traveling north over the
Mt. Hope Bridge at about 11:30 p.m. Police said the friend was
driving drunk when he lost control of his Subaru, slammed into
the walls on either side of the bridge and collided with an
oncoming car. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Lee Drelles, 19, September 21, 2008, Michigan Tech |
How and why? |
Lee died in a crash that occurred just south of the Michigan
Technological University campus. Lee was thrown from the vehicle
after it hit a tree. The vehicle rolled several times.
Toxicology reports show that another student who was driving had
a blood alcohol level of .15, which is well over the legal
limit. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Andrew Jackson Thurmond IV, September 24, 2008, Auburn
University |
How and why? |
Alcohol and speed may have been factors in a three-car wreck
that killed one Andrew and left another injured and sent three
other people to the hospital according to a written statement
issued by the Lee County Coroner. Tests showed that Andrew had
a blood/alcohol level of .76. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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John-Paul Sbragia-Zoricic, 20, September 27, 2008, Chico State |
How and
why? |
A Union Pacific train struck junior John-Paul about 3:30 a.m.
Sunday on the tracks north of West First Street. Police
investigating the death of John-Paul believe alcohol was a
contributing factor. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Matthew Felton, 21, September 28, 2008, Maine Maritime Academy |
How and why? |
Students Matthew Felton and a driver died instantly when their
car was hit by a pickup truck that crossed the centerline in an
attempt to avoid striking the driver's vehicle which was said to
have swicthed lanes. The student driver's reported blood/alcohol
level was .125 and empty containers were found in his vehicle. |
Accident- drinking associated |
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Johnny Smith, October 5, 2008, Wabash College |
How and why? |
Fraternity brothers found Johnny in a distressed situation and
he passed away prior to receiving aid. Smith was an uninitiated
pledge to Wabash's Delt chapter. An autopsy determined that
Johnny died of accidental alcohol poisoning. |
Alcohol Poisoning |
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Philip E. Rehders, October 8, 2008, Franklin and Marshall
College |
How and why? |
Police were called to the common area of a suite in Thomas Hall
shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday and found Philip unresponsive. A
recent graduate, Philip was visiting the campus. His death was
attributed to alcohol abuse. |
Alcohol Poisoning |
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Alejandro Solis, October 19, 2008, USF
Polytechnic |
How and why? |
As his friend drove on, 23-year-old Alejandro opened a rear door
of the Ford Explorer and fell out. He struck his head on the
pavement and died later at a hospital.His friend said it was an
alcohol-fueled day, and that Solis drank far more than usual.
"He had been drinking all day," she said. "It (the alcohol) took
over."
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Accident associated with campus drinking |
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Brett Griffin, November 8, 2008, University of Delaware |
How and why? |
Paramedics were called to an off-campus house just before 3 a.m.
where police found 18-year-old Brett in cardiac arrest and not
breathing. Brett had been attending a fraternity function at
the Sigma Alpha Mu house that evening. He was a pledge member of
the fraternity. Police believe the likely cause of death was an
alcohol overdose. |
Alcohol and Drug Poisoning |
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Michael Starks, 18, November 20, 2008, Utah State University |
How and why? |
Michael died early Friday after consuming alcohol at an
off-campus residence. He later returned to the Sigma Nu house,
was found unresponsive at about 4 a.m., and later pronounced
dead at Logan Regional Hospital. Police say the teen's blood
alcohol content was higher than 0.35. A posse of sisters from
the sorority next door "kidnapped" Starks to kick off a night of
drinking that ended with Starks' death |
Alcohol Poisoning |
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Amber Rose Brown, 20, November 23, 2008, Grand Valley State
University |
How and why? |
Amber and Douglas Ward died after closing themselves up in a
sport utility vehicle with two charcoal grills burning on the
back seat. Although the cause of the deaths is noted as "undertermined,"
Amber, who was underage, was picture drinking that night. |
Accident associated with drinking |
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Douglas William Ward, 26, November 23, 2008, Grand Valley State
University |
How and why? |
Amber and Douglas Ward died after closing themselves up in a
sport utility vehicle with two charcoal grills burning on the
back seat. Although the cause of the deaths is noted as "undertermined,"
Amber, who was underage, was picture drinking that night. |
Accident associated with drinking |
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William Cameron Schlifke, November 24, 2008, Christopher Newport
University |
How and why? |
William died in a three car accident where all of the drivers
were students of Christopher Newport University. The driver of
the car which cause the collisions refused to be tested for
driving under the influence at the site. |
Alcohol Poisoning |
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Carson Starkey, 18, December 2, 2008, Cal Poly |
How and why? |
Carson died after being found unresponsive in a local home. He
had spent the night at the residency after attending a Sigma
Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity party. |
Accident associated with drinking |
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Kyle Thomas Chorba, 18, December 12, 2008, Montgomery County
Community College |
How and why? |
Kyle crashed his car into a firehouse and died after leaving a
party attended by his classmates. Alcohol was present. |
Accident associated with drinking |