Rhode Island College Student Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Charging Phone in Car During Blizzard

Man Dies While Charging Phone in Snow-Covered Car

A Rhode Island college student who appears to have been charging his phone in an idling car during Monday's blizzard died of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities say. Police in Newport said they found 21-year-old Salve Regina University student Joseph Boutros unconscious in a running vehicle around 7:20pm in a...

What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning after college student’s death

A Rhode Island college football player has died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning after running his car to charge his phone. On Monday, first responders found 21-year-old Joseph Boutros unresponsive in his car during a major snowstorm and power outage.…

College student’s death underscores risks of carbon monoxide exposure

The 21-year-old student had told a fellow student he was using his car to charge his phone

College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

Carbon monoxide poisoning killed Joseph Boutros, a 21-year-old Salve Regina University student found unconscious in a snow-covered car during Monday's blizzard, police said.

College Student’s Accidental Death Underscores Hidden Hazard After Blizzard

Joseph Boutros, a Salve Regina University student, died of carbon monoxide poisoning after being found in a snow-covered vehicle while charging his phone.

College student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning trying to charge phone in idling car

A 21-year-old Salve Regina student was found dead in an idling vehicle during Newport's snowstorm; officials warn residents to keep exhaust pipes clear after heavy snow.