An 85-year-old Lawrence County man was found dead in his home, while his wife and son were hospitalized after being exposed to carbon monoxide. The poisoning incident took place in a house on Shaffer Road in Slippery Rock Township. Donald Robinson, who was declared dead at the scene, had been running a gas-powered log splitter inside an attached garage with the doors closed.
Reported by CBS News Pittsburgh, it detailed the tragic sequence of events. Police disclosed that Robinson was found by his wife after she hadn't seen him in a while and went to investigate. Upon discovering him, she called 911. Their son arrived shortly after and found both of his parents unresponsive.
The Slippery Rock Township Fire Department responded to the emergency call and found all three family members unresponsive. "The mom and son are being treated for accidental carbon monoxide poisoning," officials informed, as per WPXI. As per the Pennsylvania State Police, the mother and son are currently in stable condition at a hospital. The fire department emphasized the dangers of using gasoline-powered tools in enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation.
