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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 Most Commented: Mistrial declared because of article 8/7/2008 Man blames Salina crash on 'brain freeze' 6/10/2008 Commissioners impressed with aquatic park design 9/9/2008 Child care provider arrested 5/14/2008 3-year-old takes drive, hits car 5/15/2008 Most Read: Man blames Salina crash on 'brain freeze' 6/10/2008 Chapman recovering from tornado damage 6/12/2008 Drug raid yields unexpected results 8/25/2008 Twisters hit Salina, Chapman 6/11/2008 Anderson's Leather burns 5/21/2008
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Print this story 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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