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3 days ago
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Cause, manner of death revealed for 9-year-old who died after dental procedure
Above: Report from April 2 on the death of a 9-year-old following a dental procedure. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the cause and manner of death in the passing of a 9-year-old following a dental procedure involving anesthesia at a Vista office earlier this year. The third-grader died on March 18, several hours after undergoing surgery at Dreamtime Dentistry. The incident prompted an investigation by the San Diego Police Department's Child Abuse Unit to determine what may have led to her death. Some of the details identified in the course of the investigation were released in a preliminary report from the medical examiner's office last month. 'pH Miracle' author sentenced for practicing medicine without a license According to the medical examiner, she was awake when she was discharged from the facility, but fell asleep again on the ride home. Once at home, her family moved her to her bed, where they continued to check on her throughout the day. A short while later, they noticed she had become unresponsive, prompting them to call 911. The 9-year-old was transported to the emergency department at Rady Children's Hospital, where life-saving measures were attempted to no avail. In the preliminary report, the medical examiner's office had listed the cause and manner of death as 'pending.' This has since been updated to describe her death as accidental, caused by Methemoglobinemia from the administration of nitrous oxide. Methemoglobinemia is a condition commonly referred to as 'blue baby syndrome' that limits the capability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body. Some can inherit the disorder genetically, although it is also commonly associated with exposure to certain recreational drugs, medications or chemicals like nitrous oxide, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Per the medical examiner's office, the nine-year-old received nitrous oxide, which is commonly used in dental practice as a less potent anesthetic, in the cocktail of sedatives she received for her procedure. She also had other drugs routinely used in anesthesia practice like dexamethasone, glycopyrrolate, hydromorphone, isoflurane, ketorolac, midazolam, ondansetron, propofol and sevoflurane in her system when she passed, per the medical examiner's report. Student pilot in SR-76 emergency plane landing sentenced to prison for drug trafficking FOX 5/KUSI reached out to Dreamtime Dentistry for comment on the new details and is awaiting response. Dr. Ryan Watkins, the 9-year-old's dentist and anesthesiologist, said in a previous statement Dreamtime was 'deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our young patient, which occurred several hours after her completed dental procedure.' 'Our hearts break for the family during this unimaginable time of grief, and we extend our deepest condolences as we maintain our focus on supporting the family and cooperating fully with the medical investigation,' the statement went on. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Student pilot in SR-76 emergency plane landing sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
Above: Video of previous report on emergency plane landing by Elizabeth Alvarez. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A student pilot forced to make an emergency landing on State Route 76 in Oceanside last year was sentenced to 30 months in prison for drug trafficking. Troy Othneil Smith, 36, of Oceanside, admitted to two counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, the United States Department of Justice said in a news release Wednesday. On Sept. 25, 2024, the private aircraft departed from Mesa, Ariz. around 11:08 p.m. and flew past Carlsbad around 1:28 a.m. the following morning, according to flight records. After making a U- U-turn over the Pacific Ocean toward the direction of Oceanside, the plane made an emergency landing on SR-76 around 1:39 a.m. Homeowners sue San Diego over proposed trash collection fee When authorities arrived on scene, they found the pilot, identified as Gabriel Breit, and Smith near the plane. An Oceanside police officer noticed Smith wearing a backpack and pacing near the plane, per the DOJ. The two men were detained as the rescue efforts turned into a criminal drug investigation. One count of Smith's charges is connected to the emergency landing, while the other is related to Smith's mailing of cocaine through the United States Postal Service in 2023. Smith also admitted to relevant conduct discovered during the course of the investigation of at least two other occasions wherein Smith mailed cocaine through the U.S. Postal Service, according to his plea agreement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Earthquake shakes San Diego, causing road closures and rockfalls
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled San Diego County and Southern California Monday morning causing landslides and rockfalls in some areas, prompting road closures. Immediately after the earthquake struck the region, which was followed by a series of aftershocks, several major roads in San Diego were closed because of rockfalls and landslides. 5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California La Cresta Road in Granite Hills had at least one lane blocked at Valley Rim Road from rocks that fell onto the road. In North County, Valley Center Road at Woods Valley Road was closed due to a landslide. Aftershocks rattle eastern San Diego County after 5.2 earthquake Also in North County, SR-76 was blocked between Public Road and Grade Road due to debris on the road. Caltrans reports crews are out assessing SR-76 infrastructure for any damage following Monday morning's earthquake. Boulders fell into the roadway at the entrance of Palomar Mountain State Park and heavy equipment will be needed to remove them. There are no reports of any injuries or major damage from the earthquake or aftershocks at this time, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office reports. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-02-2025
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Oceanside Police cruiser hit by vehicle on SR-76 near I-5 interchange
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A police officer was involved in a collision with another vehicle on State Route 76 at Interstate 5 while on duty Monday, prompting a full closure of the highway for nearly an hour. The Oceanside Police Department reports an Oceanside Police officer driving on SR-76 was involved in a collision with another vehicle near the northbound I-5 off-ramp at 9:43 a.m. Monday. Two killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-8 in East County identified The police department says the officer had just cleared a detail and was traveling back to the Oceanside Police Department when the collision happened. The officer involved was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police report. Police chase in San Diego ends with spike strips, standoff The collision prompted a full closure of eastbound SR-76 at the I-5 interchange, including the west and east on-ramps to I-5 north, and the I-5 north off-ramp to SR-76 west/Coast Highway, Caltrans reported. All impacted lanes were reopened to traffic by 11 a.m. Anyone with more information can contact Traffic Investigator Kevin Lissner at 760-435-4651. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
