Man holding breath in US tunnel causes crash

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AP Manning (US)
Last Updated : May 27 2014 | 2:11 AM IST
Police say a 19-year-old man caused a three-car crash when he fainted while holding his breath as he drove through a tunnel in Oregon. According to a news release, Daniel J Calhon told investigators he fainted yesterday afternoon while holding his breath in the Highway 26 tunnel near the community of Manning.
His car, a 1990 Toyota Camry, drifted across the centerline and crashed head-on with a Ford Explorer. Both vehicles struck the tunnel walls before a pickup hit the Camry.
Four people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say Calhon has been cited for reckless driving, three counts of reckless endangerment and fourth-degree assault.
Some people hold their breaths in tunnels as part of a game or superstition.
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First Published: May 27 2014 | 2:11 AM IST

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