The death of a famous model and actress and the serious injury to the father of a TV and movie star in Solebury Township has been blamed on a faulty flue.
Solebury Township police said Saturday that the “investigation indicates a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak” at the guest house of a property in the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road
Dayle Haddon, 76, of New York City, died in the carbon monoxide poisoning incident, Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi told NewHopeFreePress.com.
Embed from Getty ImagesWalter J. Blucas, 76, of Erie, was found on the floor and remains in critical condition as of Saturday, police said.
“The officers and members of the Solebury Township Police Department wish to extend our sincere condolences to the Haddon and Blucas families,” police said.
Authorities responded to the scene Friday morning following a 6:31 a.m. emergency call to Bucks County 9-1-1 about an unconscious man.
Upon arrival, the Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad discovered the 76-year-old man on the first floor of a detached office and in-law suite on the property. He was rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey for treatment.
Haddon was found deceased in a second-floor bedroom within the same building.
The New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company found dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide in the dwelling, which sits next to a larger home.
Two medics who were exposed during the response were hospitalized at Doylestown Hospital, and a Solebury Township police officer received treatment at the scene for symptoms of exposure, police said.
“This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of carbon monoxide safety precautions in our homes,” police said.
Haddon was celebrated for her work with L’Oréal and her appearances on the covers of prestigious fashion and beauty magazines, including the 1973 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Her acting credits include roles in “The World’s Greatest Athlete,” “Flash Gordon,” and “North Dallas Forty,” among others. She also contributed to CBS News in the mid-2000s.
Haddon is survived by her daughter, journalist Ryan Haddon, and her son-in-law, Marc Blucas, who owns the farm property where the tragedy occurred. Marc Blucas is known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “First Daughter,” “Deadline,” “The Jane Austen Book Club,” and a number of holiday films.
Embed from Getty ImagesMarc Blucas, according to interviews and social media posts, moved to Solebury Township more than a dozen years ago and restored the farm property. The main house dates back more than 310 years. He also posted that he started a restoration contracting business and has continued to act.
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