A 21-year-old Salve Regina student died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Newport, Rhode Island, during Monday’s storm, according to local police.
Newport police officers found Joseph Boutros unconscious inside a vehicle parked in a lot on Bellevue Avenue around 7:20 p.m. He was taken to Newport Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators believe Boutros was charging his cell phone. The car was covered in snow and not running when they arrived.
“This tragic incident was accidental and a reminder to be vigilant to keep exhaust pipes clear of snow and debris when vehicles are idling,” Newport police said in a statement.
Rhode Island experienced a record-breaking storm on Monday, breaking a record previously set by the Blizzard of ’78.
Thea DiGiammerino
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