Rodney Todd, 36, and his 7 children dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after their electricity is shut off in Princess Anne, Maryland
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 4:13pmAccident Date:
Monday, April 6, 2015
Carbon monoxide blamed in deaths of father, 7 children in Princess Anne
State law prohibits utilities from cutting electrical service for nonpayment of bills from Nov. 1 through March 31, without an affidavit filed to the Public Service Commission.
Carbon Monoxide Detection Under New Scrutiny
With the power out, Todd had bought the generator and put it in his kitchen to keep his two sons and five daughters warm. Friends and relatives last saw them alive March 28.
Father, 7 kids killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, police say
"It was just disbelief. It's so hard. How can you understand something like this?" Edwards said. "He was an outstanding dad. ... To keep his seven children warm, he bought a generator, and the carbon monoxide consumed them."
Deadly Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: How You Can Protect Yourself
Every year 400 Americans die from exposure to carbon monoxide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with 4,000 hospitalized and 20,000 ending up in the emergency room as a result of exposure to the colorless, odorless gas.
Rodney Todd, 36, and his 7 children ages 6 to 15 were discovered dead on Monday, apparently of carbon monoxide poisoning in their home on Antioch Avenue in on Monday. Princess Anne Police said Tuesday that they died in their beds, most likely in their sleep. A power generator with an empty gas tank was found inside the house, which Todd had purchased after their electricity was shut off by Delmarva Power. The house had been without service since March 25th. Delmarva has been subpoenaed to document what exactly happened, Maryland's Public Service Commission, which regulates utilities, also is investigating the incident. The children were identified as boys, Cameron and Zhiheem, ages 13 and 7, and her girls, Tyjuziana, Tykeria, Tynijuzia, Tyniah and Tyberyia, who were 15, 12, 10, 9 and 6, respectively.
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics:
Children/Minors InvolvedPeople Involved:
Rodney Todd
Cameron Todd
Zhiheem Todd
Tyjuziana Todd
Tykeria Todd
Tynijuzia Todd
Tyniah Todd
Tyberyia Todd
Roadway:
Antioch AvenueCity:
Princess Anne, MDCounty:
Somerset County, MDArea:
Salisbury, MD
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Tykeria was in my class for
Tykeria was in my class for 3rd grade and this so upsetting
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