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Taconic crash victims' families speak out

Diane Schuler

Photo credit: Handout | Diane Schuler, 36, second from left, and her daughter Erin, 2, (held by her father, Daniel Schuler) died in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway on Sunday, July 26, 2009 that killed eight people. The Schulers' son, Bryan, 5, was the only survivor of the fatal crash that police said was caused by a drunk and high Diane Schuler.

Statement released by the Hance and Schuler families

The Hance and Schuler families would like to express their deep sorrow for the loss of five beloved members of our family. We also extend our condolences to the Bastardi and Longo families and regret the grief this tragic accident has caused.

Diane Schuler, 36, was a dedicated wife to her husband, Danny, and a devoted mother to her...

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