By 1808Delaware
The Genoa Township Police Department shared the following statement on Wednesday:
On Tuesday August 18, at approximately 4:00 PM Genoa Township Fire/EMS and Police were dispatched to 5908 Bretton Place on a call of a deceased person.
Upon arrival they located a male deceased, and his seriously ill wife inside the residence. The female victim was transported to St. Ann’s Hospital. The male victim was identified as Edward Yu, age 78.
Fire personnel detected a low level of carbon monoxide inside the residence. Based on preliminary investigation we believe a Mercedes SUV, equipped with a push start button, was accidentally left running in the garage with the door closed. There were no carbon monoxide detectors located in the residence.
Genoa Township Fire Chief Joe Ponzi stated, “We again see the tragic results of not having working carbon monoxide detectors in your house. We urge everyone to make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in your house. If you have any questions about how to obtain, install, or maintain them please contact the Fire Department at 614-568-2040.”
The Department shared thoughts and prayers with family members.
According to the CDC, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced with a carbon-based fuel is burned. Information on how to detect and prevent against carbon monoxide poisoning can be found here.
