3 Men with Disabilities Die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Driver Allegedly Left Them in Running Vehicle

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Three men with disabilities - Colton Moser, 25, Mosa'ati Moa, 22, and Tim Jones, 39 - died from carbon monoxide poisoning after their driver, Isaiah Pulu, 25, allegedly left them alone in a running vehicle for over an hour. Pulu, who was transporting the men for a business that provides services for disabled adults, has been charged with three counts of manslaughter and three counts of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the critical need for proper training, supervision, and safety protocols when transporting vulnerable individuals. It raises questions about the oversight and accountability measures in place for businesses providing services to disabled adults.

The details

According to police, Pulu stopped at his own home during the transport and went inside, leaving the three men in the running vehicle. When he returned over an hour later, he found all three men deceased. Two of the men were non-verbal, and Pulu claimed one was being disruptive. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has issued an emergency order prohibiting Pulu's employer, Safe and Sounds Services, LLC, from taking on new clients while they investigate the incident.

• Around lunchtime on February 6, 2026, Pulu stopped at his home and went inside, leaving the three men in the running vehicle.
• Pulu returned to the vehicle 1-2 hours later and found all three men deceased.
• Police were called to the scene around 2 p.m. local time on February 6, 2026.

What’s next

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Licensing and Background Checks will conduct a full investigation into Safe and Sounds Services, LLC following the incident.