Joseph Boutros, 21, Obituary, Death, Football player from Bohemia Student at Salve Regina University in Newport, Has Died

A 21-year-old college football player from Bohemia, Joseph Boutros, tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning on Monday while charging his phone in his snow-covered car in Newport, Rhode Island, according to local police. Boutros, a student at Salve Regina University, was discovered unconscious by police and firefighters in a parking lot, the Newport Police Department reported.

The authorities were alerted after Boutros, who had been in the vehicle, was found unresponsive. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but unfortunately, they were unable to revive him. The car, which was parked in the snow, likely contributed to the buildup of carbon monoxide, as it had been running while the phone was charging.

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of running a vehicle in enclosed spaces, especially in cold weather, where ventilation is compromised, and carbon monoxide can quickly accumulate to life-threatening levels. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, but the cause has been confirmed as carbon monoxide poisoning.

Boutros was a student and football player at Salve Regina University in Newport, where he was remembered as a dedicated and promising athlete. His unexpected passing has left the campus community in mourning, with many expressing their condolences and support for his family and friends during this difficult time.