Diane Schuler calls Jackie Hance. They piled into her brother Warren's red 2004 Ford Windstar minivan, while her husband Daniel followed behind in a truck with the family dog. Jackie Hance, Diane Schuler's sister-in-law and the mother of three of the children killed in the accident, published the novel "I'll See You Again" in 2013. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Her van was later spotted by several motorists driving erratically along Route 17 and I-87. We've received your submission. The 2009 Taconic State Parkway crash was a traffic collision that occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009, on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant, near the village of Briarcliff Manor, New York, United States. . She was described as a protective mother's helper and the best mother's assistance ever. Two elderly men and one of the men's middle aged son were killed while driving on an expressway on a sunny Sunday afternoon. There is no greater pain than having lost my father and brother from the senseless act of a drunk driver. Here are my thoughts which are now corroborated by the NY Post article: First, wasnt it strange that Diane Schuler called her brother and not her husband on that fateful day? The HBO documentary There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane attempted to give us insight as to what motivated Diane Schuler's unthinkable actions on July 26th 2009. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. "I just wanted one of us to be with the girls, and I didn't care who was there, me or him, if I had to kill him, or if he had to kill me, I just wanted one of us to be there," she said. I highly recommend reading if you're interested in this case, it gives some amazing insight into the effects the accident had on the surviving family members. I was raised in an Italian-American family. Recommended. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Bruno Dekrem. Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013. This story has been shared 121,242 times. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Diane is seen on camera both at a McDonald's and a Sunoco with dark sunglasses on. They were receptive to the State Police and very cooperative during the interviews, which continue. Most experts ruled out suicide. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2014. Daniel Schulers lawyer insisted to Fox 5 that his clients wife had not been a heavy drinker or drug user and that their were no problems in the marriage. Diane was a 36-year-old account executive, bringing home around $100,000 at the time of the crash. July 26, 2011— -- Two years after the horrific Taconic State Parkway crash, the husband of Diane Schuler is suing New York State and the father of three nieces who were killed when the Long Island mother drove the wrong way, slamming head-on into another vehicle and killing eight. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. Strange theories are floated by Dom Barbara, Daniel's flamboyant and crooked lawyer. Diane Schuler, 36who died in the wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkwayrecently seemed under pressure, like work and family were getting to her, said the pal, Sheila, who asked that her last name be withheld. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The Diane Schuler Case. She cites the case of Leshanda Armstrong, a New York mother of four who drove her minivan into the frigid waters of the Hudson River in April, killing herself and three of her small children. Diane, her daughter, and two of her nieces died immediately upon impact. Also, I havent seen any statement by Daniel lSchuler saying he was driving back home to Long Island at the same time that his wife was.]. But when Diane was a child, her mother Eileen left the family. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Daniel Schuler has maintained a round-the-clock vigil at Bryans bedside since the crash. Finally, Daniel Schuler recently stated that his wife wasnt a drinker and suggested that perhaps diabetes or other health problems were to blame. I have three daughters of my own, and if they all died at once in a wreck, I don't think I could even communicate with anyone about anything. These kids are in the valley of heaven.". Diane Schuler was a 36-year-old woman from New York. Schuler entered the wrong side of the Taconic Parkway, then drove at 70 mph for nearly two miles. "She was a phenomenal mom, she never let the kids out of her sight," he said. My brother was always there for me. She basically became a caretaker at the age of nine. This book is odd for a few reasons. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Second, her husband had two different versions of where he was going that day: fishing and back home to Long Island. But who knows what really happens behind closed doors?. She doesn't call her husband, she calls her brother Warren who does nothing for two hours knowing his three little girls are in that van. This condition would account Diane's apparent lack of prior alcoholic behaviors. cemeteries found in Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Also, at McDonald's she buys two large cokes. Batavia slugfest but Cyclones slay the Muckdogs, 15 Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave, What's next for Buster Murdaugh after dad's murder conviction, life sentence, US home prices just did something they haven't done since 2012, Kristen Doute supports Ariana Madix amid mutual ex Tom Sandovals scandal, Celeb-loved jewelry brand Dorsey drops dazzling new styles, White Lotus actor jokes about being hit on following shows success, Undertaker transforms coffin into barbecue grill, Tom Sizemore And The Dangerous Burden of Desperation, Kellyanne Conway and George Conway to divorce. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig).. "His wife was drunk and high at the time of the accident that killed seven innocent people. There were eight fatalities including the woman driving the van, her three young nieces, her tiny daughter and the men. Please try again. For the last couple of months, she didnt appear to be a happy woman.. This sounds like what might have happened to Diane Schuler. I would especially like to know why no one has explored the Ambien angle. Leading up to the crash, it appeared as though Schuler was behaving normally. I'm sorry but losing your three babies is very different than losing your elderly father yet they never allowed Jackie those feelings. I know this family wants justice. The collision occurred after the troubled West Babylon resident drove south for 1.7 miles in the northbound lanes of the Taconic Parkway. Theres no way my husband would abandon me in order to go fishing or go home to conclude a family camping trip. "There are no easy words," he said. On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler, 36, was driving the wrong way down the Taconic State Parkway in New York when her minivan slammed into an SUV, killing Diane, her young daughter, three nieces, and three passengers in the other vehicle. I read the other book "I'll See You Again" that focuses on the Hance family and I watched the HBO documentary. And it would be reasonable to ask that Daniel Shueler not profit from the acts of his wife that day. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler left the New York campground where she was vacationing and began her trip home to Long Island with her two children and three nieces in tow. I looked at the title and wondered if the Bastardi family were able to find answers not in Jackie's book. Try again. Amidst all the uncertainties of how and why this accident occurred, this is the absolutely last thing that we ever would have expected, the Hances said in a statement. During that call, Hance spoke with one of his daughters, but he never indicated to us that she told him Schuler had been drinking or smoking, Chiumento said. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. ; please feel free to email the website for information. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. From R69s link: "July 25, 2011: HBO releases "There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane," with the cooperation of Daniel Schuler and his sister-in-law Jay. "The problem is, it doesn't work for very long," Bursztajn said. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please use a different way to share. Oops, something didn't work. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Friends may call on Eileens family from 12-2 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street, Warrensburg. I know mine would help. Michael Bastardi Jr. On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler packed up the campsite, piled five children into her minivan and headed for home on Long Island after a weekend of camping, a drive that should have taken two hours from upstate, NY. I think she took one the last night of the camping trip, or maybe had been taking them, and the Ambien caused the confused fugue state she ended up in which could be the reason she drank from the vodka bottle. . Were they drinking and doing drugs? Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter, Diane E. Hance-Schuler, granddaughters, Erin M. Schuler, Emma, Alyson, and Kate Hance. Year should not be greater than current year. Judging from Daniel Schulers recent pictures and the one (attached here) where hes walking and talking with a lawyer, he seems like a guy whos protecting himself from lawsuits. Even if we did know it wouldn't bring any of the victims back but for the Bastardis at least the not knowing is a terrible affliction. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "For someone like Diane, they try harder and harder and they will never be satisfied with being good enough," he said. She drove south in the left lane for 1.7 miles before smashing into the Chevy Trailblazer driven by Guy Bastardi, 49. A good look at the other family's side of the story. "It looks like he's going to make it.". Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018. The vehicles seemed to explode as they hit. July 13, 2011 12:40 pm. Just wishing it was not true does not change anything. A sister-in-law of Diane Schuler, whose horrific wrong-way drunken driving crash on the Taconic Parkway two years ago killed eight people . It could have been any family that day, but it was my husband's and this is, actually produce conflicting documentation. A 1.75-liter bottle of Absolut was found in Schuler's wrecked Ford Windstar after the fiery July 26 smash-up, which killed her, her 2-year-old daughter, her three young nieces and three Yonkers men in the SUV she hit. Daniel Schuler has maintained a round-the-clock vigil at Bryans bedside since the crash. It was caused by mother of two, Dianne Schuler who inexplicably drove her mini van for nearly two miles at high speed, on the wrong side of the road on Taconic Parkway. "The family needs your support. My father taught me how important family is. "Daniel Schuler, whose wife, Diane Schuler, killed herself and seven others in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway is suing the state and his brother-in-law, whose three daughters were victims. My father taught me how important family is. "Little Brian is doing good," said a family friend, who asked not to be named. I cannot fathom the pain the Bastardi family went through with losing a father and brother. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Long Island mother Diane Schuler was stoned and drunk when she plowed into the Bastardis` SUV, going the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Family members linked to this person will appear here. As panicked motorists swerved out of her way, she continued for almost two miles. A caller to WABC/Channel 7 said the campground at Hunters Lakewhere Schuler and her family regularly stayedis a known boozing area, where wild parties are the norm. Jackie wrote about her anger and rage at Diane for "murdering" her girls when the toxicoligy reports came out. After crossing the Tappan Zee Bridge headed into Westchester County, Schuler called her brother to say she felt disoriented and was having trouble seeing.