Driver dies after breathing in airbag fumes - GoFuckYourself.com

brassmonkey · 05-29-2012, 07:07 AM

beware

HARTLEPOOL, England ? A British driver who survived the impact of a minor car crash was killed by the fumes from his airbag.

Ronald Smith, 59, was not injured during the six-car wreck in Hartlepool, northeastern England, but the impact of the crash triggered his car's airbag and broke a window, which cut through the safety device.

The Vauxhall Insignia's punctured airbag released chemicals that quickly caused Smith, a healthy father of two, to suffer chest and breathing problems, the Scottish Daily Record reported Tuesday.

The engineer, from the nearby coastal town of Whitburn, was taken to the hospital in January 2011, two months after the crash. His lungs showed signs of infection, and he died from bronchial pneumonia.

Coroner Terence Carney said, "This man died as a result of this incident and more pointedly because of the explosion of his airbag, and this death should be recorded as misadventure."

Smith's widow, June, said, "I knew from the very beginning that it was the airbag. I just knew, but other people would look at me as if to say, 'Don't be silly.' Ronnie told me about the white powder straightaway. He said there was so much of it he couldn't see."

She added, "It's just not fair that you have to lose someone because of something that is meant to save a life."

A Vauxhall spokesman said the company would not comment but planned to investigate the incident.

L-Pink · 05-29-2012, 07:09 AM

Well that would suck.

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just a punk · 05-29-2012, 07:15 AM

Indeed .

Fap · 05-29-2012, 07:26 AM

Damn.. sucky

BlackCrayon · 05-29-2012, 07:33 AM

you'd think there would be a way to make that stuff non toxic.

slapass · 05-29-2012, 07:49 AM

How hard is to make something in the world today. It is proven to have saved lives and now they will be sued over this freak accident.

CaptainHowdy · 05-29-2012, 07:54 AM

Death can be random indeed ...

CunningStunt · 05-29-2012, 07:57 AM

The gas inside airbags should of course be neutral....erm, why NOT?

Markul · 05-29-2012, 08:03 AM

Sounds like someone is trying to get money out of vauxhall. I wonder how many airbags are blown each day and how many dies from inhaling their fumes.

CunningStunt · 05-29-2012, 08:09 AM

Exactly, impact lasts no more than typically 10 seconds (personal experience), so unless they were deliberately inhailing the gas....FAIL CASE.

rowan · 05-29-2012, 09:59 AM

The way the article is worded it sounds like the airbag was damaged by broken glass, which may have released more of its innards to the atmosphere, compared to a "natural" deflation.

Fill two balloons with icing sugar, blow them both up... let one out slowly, and pop the other one. Which do you think would cause more white powder to float around? :D

JP-pornshooter · 05-29-2012, 10:37 AM

that blows..
lots a ways to die though.
apparently microwave popcorn is another

brassmonkey · 05-29-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP-pornshooter

that blows..
lots a ways to die though.
apparently microwave popcorn is another

i love that popcorn

pornmasta · 05-29-2012, 11:07 AM

NaN3 makes N2...
but the product is toxic

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_azide

JFK · 05-29-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP-pornshooter

that blows..
lots a ways to die though.
apparently microwave popcorn is another

what about popcorn, you inhale it as well ?

TheSquealer · 05-29-2012, 11:59 AM

Translation: Guy dies of bronchial pneumonia... airbags to be blamed in lawsuit.

I suppose we can just blame those nasty car manufacturers and a massive conspiracy for the death certificate saying he died of pneumonia.

pornmasta · 05-29-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSquealer

Translation: Guy dies of bronchial pneumonia... airbags to be blamed in lawsuit.

no, it is possible

TheSquealer · 05-29-2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornmasta

no, it is possible

It's also "possible" for every particle, atom and molecule to line up perfectly to allow one to walk through a concrete wall.

brassmonkey · 05-29-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFK

what about popcorn, you inhale it as well ?

i eat so fast sometimes i lose my breath

JP-pornshooter · 05-29-2012, 01:27 PM

yes it is the flavoring mixture used for the "butter" flavor, do not inhale the hot fumes.

05-29-2012, 07:07 AM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 77,181	Driver dies after breathing in airbag fumes beware HARTLEPOOL, England ? A British driver who survived the impact of a minor car crash was killed by the fumes from his airbag. Ronald Smith, 59, was not injured during the six-car wreck in Hartlepool, northeastern England, but the impact of the crash triggered his car's airbag and broke a window, which cut through the safety device. The Vauxhall Insignia's punctured airbag released chemicals that quickly caused Smith, a healthy father of two, to suffer chest and breathing problems, the Scottish Daily Record reported Tuesday. The engineer, from the nearby coastal town of Whitburn, was taken to the hospital in January 2011, two months after the crash. His lungs showed signs of infection, and he died from bronchial pneumonia. Coroner Terence Carney said, "This man died as a result of this incident and more pointedly because of the explosion of his airbag, and this death should be recorded as misadventure." Smith's widow, June, said, "I knew from the very beginning that it was the airbag. I just knew, but other people would look at me as if to say, 'Don't be silly.' Ronnie told me about the white powder straightaway. He said there was so much of it he couldn't see." She added, "It's just not fair that you have to lose someone because of something that is meant to save a life." A Vauxhall spokesman said the company would not comment but planned to investigate the incident. __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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Markul Likes Pie Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The land that liberated porn Posts: 12,401	Sounds like someone is trying to get money out of vauxhall. I wonder how many airbags are blown each day and how many dies from inhaling their fumes.

05-29-2012, 08:09 AM	#10
CunningStunt Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,594	Exactly, impact lasts no more than typically 10 seconds (personal experience), so unless they were deliberately inhailing the gas....FAIL CASE.

05-29-2012, 09:59 AM	#11
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	The way the article is worded it sounds like the airbag was damaged by broken glass, which may have released more of its innards to the atmosphere, compared to a "natural" deflation. Fill two balloons with icing sugar, blow them both up... let one out slowly, and pop the other one. Which do you think would cause more white powder to float around? :D

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TheSquealer BANNED Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In Your Head Posts: 25,163	Translation: Guy dies of bronchial pneumonia... airbags to be blamed in lawsuit. I suppose we can just blame those nasty car manufacturers and a massive conspiracy for the death certificate saying he died of pneumonia. __________________ . Yes, fewer illegal immigrants working equates to more job opportunities for American citizens. Rochard Last edited by TheSquealer; 05-29-2012 at 12:00 PM..

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JP-pornshooter Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: westcoast usa Posts: 4,007	yes it is the flavoring mixture used for the "butter" flavor, do not inhale the hot fumes. __________________ "Obscenity is whatever gives the Judge an erection." -- Author Unknown