Driver Who Allegedly Killed 3 Girl Scouts Was ‘Huffing’ Chemicals, Police Say

Emergency medical personnel gather at the scene of a hit-and-run accident Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Lake Hallie, Wis., that killed two girls and an adult. Steve Kinderman/The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A Wisconsin man who killed three Girl Scouts and an adult in a hit-and-run accident admitted to “huffing” chemicals to get high at the time of the accident.

Colten R. Treu, 21, struck and killed the four while they were picking up garbage on the side of the highway on Nov. 3. Another Girl Scout was injured and hospitalized.

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Jack Phillips
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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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