Man blames Salina crash on 'brain freeze'
6/10/2008
TIM UNRUH
A man said he crashed his car into the front steps of a house on South Fifth Street Tuesday afternoon while he was drinking a cold drink that gave him a “brain freeze.”
Robert M. Schulz, 66, Salina, told Salina police he had just purchased the flavored, frozen drink from a Sonic restaurant and was drinking it while traveling east on East Crawford after 3:45 p.m.
Schulz said he suffered a “brain freeze,” followed by a “chest freeze,” causing him to loose control, leave the street and crash into the front steps of the home at 703 S. Fifth, said Desk Officer Brandon Tomson.
Schulz was taken by ambulance to Salina Regional Health Center, where he was treated and released.
The house is owned by Donald Hoerner.
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jussme says....
You have more traffic and crime in California because you have more people there. DUH! Don't even try to make us feel sorry for you because you live there. The majority of the "good people" you speak of in Salina are rude, inconsiderate and have a horrible time accepting change. This town is small because those "good people" chase everyone away with their wonderful personalities. I can't wait to move away from here (and am moving away soon) because of all the "good people".
12/23/2008
says....
I say again.... Bing, bing, bing, bing..."And then one day he was shootin' at some crude...and up through the ground came-a bubblin' crude"
12/23/2008
California says....
Maybe now that our economy is wrecked you people in Salina who bash it will realize you have everything you need in your town including good people! Give your town a break! I live in California but visit family in Salina several times a year! We have more traffic and more crime here.
12/19/2008
j says....
"I think Sonic needs to evaluate this drink before something serious happens." HAHA what are you talking about!
11/30/2008
wipednswks says....
Quit knocking Salina! How would you like to be from the town famous for "GIRL STUCK TO TOILET"!!!???
11/24/2008
JamesLV says....
It actually happened to me. I thought I was having a heart attack. My heart stopped beating after I had a brainfreeze. I searched the internet and found out that it is a natural body reaction to cold temperature. It's kinda like having hypothermia. My body thought that I was having hypothermia. I almost got rushed to the hospital. My heart was inconsistent with its beating then after a few seconds it came back to normal. Damn brainfreeze!!
11/21/2008
mefromks says....
I am from another town in Ks, and was reading this online paper just to see what was new in Salina. I must say, I am quite surprised at the number of people on here complaining about Salina. Perhaps you people have no idea, but you are the real fools. If it is so bad, move away! You just make yourself look ignorant complaining about the city you live in. If it's that bad, DO SOMETHING TO MAKE IT BETTER! Take pride in your community.
11/19/2008
yepitsme says....
I guess there needs to be a warning on the side of the cup....just like McDonalds HOT coffee. "WARNING may cause brain freeze" HA LOL
11/17/2008
Tiffany S.-Mankato, KS says....
For crying out loud. Brain freeze is NOT a viable excuse for wrecking your car into a HOUSE!!!If having to go to the bathroom isn't an excuse for speeding then a brain freeze isn't an excuse for destroying someone's house with your car!!!!!!
10/31/2008
Tom PIlcher says....
This guy, as well as the rest of salina, RULE!!! Isnt brainfreeze already a viable defense in S-town?
10/22/2008
says....
over all that has been said, SALINA is just a big JOKE!
10/18/2008
For crying out loud.... says....
Everyone that has ever purchased a frozen drink of any kind or ice cream KNOWS you can easily get brain freeze. It doesn't cause you to wreck your dumb ass driving causes you to wreck. Can we actually get some news in this sad town?
10/16/2008
says....
I'll represent the old man i'm the brain freeze attorney, i'll sue sonic and the company that made the flavor
10/7/2008
sundance kid says....
There should definitely be a law against drinking freezing liguids or iced drinks while driving a vehicle.
10/6/2008
JR says....
IM WILLING TO BET THERE WAS VODKA IN THAT SLUSH
10/3/2008
kansasn in peru says....
a brain freeze and a chest freeze, thats a painful combo. i never experienced one while driving though, but they do happen. let start a class action suit!
10/2/2008
brat says....
This can make the news but not that Obama associates with unrepentant terrorists. How sad are we.....
10/1/2008
Salina Native in VA says....
OMG!! Hilarious. I read this in a local free newspaper here in VA that's full of the weirdiest news. I was at work and when I saw "Salina, KS." I fell out laughing and had to tell all my co-workers. For some reasons, the Sonics out here just don't taste as good as that one on Santa Fe...maybe that's a good thing!!
9/26/2008
says....
Had both the brain and chest freeze. It really can mess you up. Don't be so critical if you haven't experienced THIS!!
9/25/2008
me says....
Goodness People !! Yep, I saw it on the national news, too, and it makes me embarrassed to say I live here. They may as well had a banjo playing in the background while airing the story....BING BING BING BING. They should have added..."And while Mr. So and So was freezing his brain and running into a house he spilled his grape slushy all over his bib overalls."
8/13/2008
Pinger says....
huh
8/7/2008
Jayhawk says....
Poor man. I've had brain freeze - my own fault - eating or drinking cold item too fast. Maybe he thought he was having a heart attack, was scared and lost control of his car. Bless his heart. I'm sure they took him to the hospital because of the wreck NOT the brain freeze. Some of you may think this article not news worthy, but it's nice to read something that is humorous once in awhile. Bet the person whose house was hit didn't find it so funny - but then again now he can have a property "face lift" compliments of the drivers insurance.
8/6/2008
tabby says....
It could only happen in Salina.
8/3/2008
saurer says....
I work at the Sonic mentioned in the story. the slush is ICE! Sucking down 10 to 15 ounces isn't the smartest thing to do. Many people buy different sizes of this drink in all our flavors. This is the first I've heard of such a severe reaction. It's not the drink, its how its used...
7/30/2008
says....
how would they have treated him!? Told him to take his thumb and push on the roof of his mouth!? come on, then again with the doctors we have in this town I wouldn't be surprise they told him to do that, or prescribe over the counter meds
7/30/2008
says....
says...I also have experience "brain freeze" for a frozen drink at sonic. I wasnt driving, but none the less it hurt like "HELL"
7/29/2008
C says....
for crying out loud, what an excuse and for this to make national news? Give me a break!!
7/28/2008
Betzel56 says....
If this made the national news, well, it must have been a very slow news day. . .
7/24/2008
melody says....
Who in the sam hill ever heard of a "chest freeze"? The lady who said her husband had one is full of it. I think it was the only story the old guy could come up with for his inatentive driving.
7/8/2008
says....
Folks just need to use their COMMON SENSE! For cryin' out loud!
7/3/2008
says....
From a former Salina Resident. This is not news. Please put some news worthwhile in the paper. Jim Hanson Yuma Az
6/30/2008
DaveInAnotherState:P says....
I would say... DON'T DRINK SO FAST! I know it's hot there but geez, you don't have to put a person's life at risk just because your thirsty. Common sense seems to be missing for a few of you fine farmer folk...
6/26/2008
csw says....
We heard this story on while on vacation on the east coast. We were in Pensylvania.
6/24/2008
says....
yea u shouldnt be drinkin and driving at the same time. just like talking on the cell phone or even eatting.
6/23/2008
rachie says....
wat a stupid reason.they just didn't want to pay the price of the ticket. next time maybe not drink it so fast.
6/21/2008
MetroReporter says....
This story made national news. I heard it on the radio in KCMO. The two dj's were laughing, "This is the story the driver told the officer" and "I'll have to remember this tale the next time I drive into someone's house."
6/16/2008
says....
My husband also had severe brain freeze and chest freeze from that same drink about 2 weeks ago. We were still in the parking lot so we pulled out of the way. It took a few minutes before he felt good enough to drive. I think Sonic needs to evaluate this drink before something serious happens.
6/15/2008
says....
should not be drinking a beverage while driving, it's like using a cell phone, not allowed here in my state
6/15/2008
says....
itis possible
6/15/2008
PatriciaKE@aol.com says....
Obviously this judge never had a brain freeze! I believe it happened just that way, the bigger issue is, when driving, you should just be DRIVING!
6/15/2008
says....
act of god???
6/15/2008
says....
Was a sobriety test administered?
6/15/2008
greylens says....
Here's the next lawsuit. Sonic didn't have a warning that his drink had possible side effects.
6/15/2008
WTF? says....
Should of call the Whaaabulance!
6/15/2008
tufbtsweet@aol.com says....
I believe it!
6/15/2008
Carol says....
Oh Puleeze...just another lazy good for nothing, trying to make their "millions" via a lawsuit -- here's a thought. Blame yourself for buying and drinking the drink. Duh...
6/15/2008
bates1j says....
Why doesn't a journalist know the difference between "Loose" and "Lose?"
6/15/2008
DeeJudge says....
Whether it's a freeze or a sneeze, you've got to stay in control of your car. Next case.
6/11/2008
Salina.com doesn't necessarily condone the comments here. Read our full online terms of service policy.
wondering says....
you people in salina need to get a life my god!!!!!
12/30/2008
jussme says....
You have more traffic and crime in California because you have more people there. DUH! Don't even try to make us feel sorry for you because you live there. The majority of the "good people" you speak of in Salina are rude, inconsiderate and have a horrible time accepting change. This town is small because those "good people" chase everyone away with their wonderful personalities. I can't wait to move away from here (and am moving away soon) because of all the "good people".
12/23/2008
says....
I say again.... Bing, bing, bing, bing..."And then one day he was shootin' at some crude...and up through the ground came-a bubblin' crude"
12/23/2008
California says....
Maybe now that our economy is wrecked you people in Salina who bash it will realize you have everything you need in your town including good people! Give your town a break! I live in California but visit family in Salina several times a year! We have more traffic and more crime here.
12/19/2008
j says....
"I think Sonic needs to evaluate this drink before something serious happens." HAHA what are you talking about!
11/30/2008
wipednswks says....
Quit knocking Salina! How would you like to be from the town famous for "GIRL STUCK TO TOILET"!!!???
11/24/2008
JamesLV says....
It actually happened to me. I thought I was having a heart attack. My heart stopped beating after I had a brainfreeze. I searched the internet and found out that it is a natural body reaction to cold temperature. It's kinda like having hypothermia. My body thought that I was having hypothermia. I almost got rushed to the hospital. My heart was inconsistent with its beating then after a few seconds it came back to normal. Damn brainfreeze!!
11/21/2008
mefromks says....
I am from another town in Ks, and was reading this online paper just to see what was new in Salina. I must say, I am quite surprised at the number of people on here complaining about Salina. Perhaps you people have no idea, but you are the real fools. If it is so bad, move away! You just make yourself look ignorant complaining about the city you live in. If it's that bad, DO SOMETHING TO MAKE IT BETTER! Take pride in your community.
11/19/2008
yepitsme says....
I guess there needs to be a warning on the side of the cup....just like McDonalds HOT coffee. "WARNING may cause brain freeze" HA LOL
11/17/2008
Tiffany S.-Mankato, KS says....
For crying out loud. Brain freeze is NOT a viable excuse for wrecking your car into a HOUSE!!!If having to go to the bathroom isn't an excuse for speeding then a brain freeze isn't an excuse for destroying someone's house with your car!!!!!!
10/31/2008
Tom PIlcher says....
This guy, as well as the rest of salina, RULE!!! Isnt brainfreeze already a viable defense in S-town?
10/22/2008
says....
over all that has been said, SALINA is just a big JOKE!
10/18/2008
For crying out loud.... says....
Everyone that has ever purchased a frozen drink of any kind or ice cream KNOWS you can easily get brain freeze. It doesn't cause you to wreck your dumb ass driving causes you to wreck. Can we actually get some news in this sad town?
10/16/2008
says....
I'll represent the old man i'm the brain freeze attorney, i'll sue sonic and the company that made the flavor
10/7/2008
sundance kid says....
There should definitely be a law against drinking freezing liguids or iced drinks while driving a vehicle.
10/6/2008
JR says....
IM WILLING TO BET THERE WAS VODKA IN THAT SLUSH
10/3/2008
kansasn in peru says....
a brain freeze and a chest freeze, thats a painful combo. i never experienced one while driving though, but they do happen. let start a class action suit!
10/2/2008
brat says....
This can make the news but not that Obama associates with unrepentant terrorists. How sad are we.....
10/1/2008
Salina Native in VA says....
OMG!! Hilarious. I read this in a local free newspaper here in VA that's full of the weirdiest news. I was at work and when I saw "Salina, KS." I fell out laughing and had to tell all my co-workers. For some reasons, the Sonics out here just don't taste as good as that one on Santa Fe...maybe that's a good thing!!
9/26/2008
says....
Had both the brain and chest freeze. It really can mess you up. Don't be so critical if you haven't experienced THIS!!
9/25/2008
me says....
Goodness People !! Yep, I saw it on the national news, too, and it makes me embarrassed to say I live here. They may as well had a banjo playing in the background while airing the story....BING BING BING BING. They should have added..."And while Mr. So and So was freezing his brain and running into a house he spilled his grape slushy all over his bib overalls."
8/13/2008
Pinger says....
huh
8/7/2008
Jayhawk says....
Poor man. I've had brain freeze - my own fault - eating or drinking cold item too fast. Maybe he thought he was having a heart attack, was scared and lost control of his car. Bless his heart. I'm sure they took him to the hospital because of the wreck NOT the brain freeze. Some of you may think this article not news worthy, but it's nice to read something that is humorous once in awhile. Bet the person whose house was hit didn't find it so funny - but then again now he can have a property "face lift" compliments of the drivers insurance.
8/6/2008
tabby says....
It could only happen in Salina.
8/3/2008
saurer says....
I work at the Sonic mentioned in the story. the slush is ICE! Sucking down 10 to 15 ounces isn't the smartest thing to do. Many people buy different sizes of this drink in all our flavors. This is the first I've heard of such a severe reaction. It's not the drink, its how its used...
7/30/2008
says....
how would they have treated him!? Told him to take his thumb and push on the roof of his mouth!? come on, then again with the doctors we have in this town I wouldn't be surprise they told him to do that, or prescribe over the counter meds
7/30/2008
says....
says...I also have experience "brain freeze" for a frozen drink at sonic. I wasnt driving, but none the less it hurt like "HELL"
7/29/2008
C says....
for crying out loud, what an excuse and for this to make national news? Give me a break!!
7/28/2008
Betzel56 says....
If this made the national news, well, it must have been a very slow news day. . .
7/24/2008
melody says....
Who in the sam hill ever heard of a "chest freeze"? The lady who said her husband had one is full of it. I think it was the only story the old guy could come up with for his inatentive driving.
7/8/2008
says....
Folks just need to use their COMMON SENSE! For cryin' out loud!
7/3/2008
says....
From a former Salina Resident. This is not news. Please put some news worthwhile in the paper. Jim Hanson Yuma Az
6/30/2008
DaveInAnotherState:P says....
I would say... DON'T DRINK SO FAST! I know it's hot there but geez, you don't have to put a person's life at risk just because your thirsty. Common sense seems to be missing for a few of you fine farmer folk...
6/26/2008
csw says....
We heard this story on while on vacation on the east coast. We were in Pensylvania.
6/24/2008
says....
yea u shouldnt be drinkin and driving at the same time. just like talking on the cell phone or even eatting.
6/23/2008
rachie says....
wat a stupid reason.they just didn't want to pay the price of the ticket. next time maybe not drink it so fast.
6/21/2008
MetroReporter says....
This story made national news. I heard it on the radio in KCMO. The two dj's were laughing, "This is the story the driver told the officer" and "I'll have to remember this tale the next time I drive into someone's house."
6/16/2008
says....
My husband also had severe brain freeze and chest freeze from that same drink about 2 weeks ago. We were still in the parking lot so we pulled out of the way. It took a few minutes before he felt good enough to drive. I think Sonic needs to evaluate this drink before something serious happens.
6/15/2008
says....
should not be drinking a beverage while driving, it's like using a cell phone, not allowed here in my state
6/15/2008
says....
itis possible
6/15/2008
PatriciaKE@aol.com says....
Obviously this judge never had a brain freeze! I believe it happened just that way, the bigger issue is, when driving, you should just be DRIVING!
6/15/2008
says....
act of god???
6/15/2008
says....
Was a sobriety test administered?
6/15/2008
greylens says....
Here's the next lawsuit. Sonic didn't have a warning that his drink had possible side effects.
6/15/2008
WTF? says....
Should of call the Whaaabulance!
6/15/2008
tufbtsweet@aol.com says....
I believe it!
6/15/2008
Carol says....
Oh Puleeze...just another lazy good for nothing, trying to make their "millions" via a lawsuit -- here's a thought. Blame yourself for buying and drinking the drink. Duh...
6/15/2008
bates1j says....
Why doesn't a journalist know the difference between "Loose" and "Lose?"
6/15/2008
DeeJudge says....
Whether it's a freeze or a sneeze, you've got to stay in control of your car. Next case.
6/11/2008
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