[wujuan]

WKRN Staff
Jan 26, 2016, 11:34 PM
GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WKRN) – Two teenagers have died after the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office say they became ill from an incident last week involving teenagers ingesting a substance determined to be racing fuel.

A second teenager, Logan’s best friend, was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for what police say is an “undisclosed ailment.”

Both boys, Logan Stephenson and J.D. Byram, were reportedly among a select group of teenagers in Greenbrier last Wednesday when the incident happened.

Stephenson, a 16-year-old student at Greenbrier High School, was found unresponsive inside his home the next morning and pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, and six brothers and sisters.

Byram was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in critical condition where he died Monday night.

“Our hearts are heavy today as we have learned that a second young man has died from the incident last week,” said Sheriff Bill Holt. “We ask that everyone continue to pray for both of these families as they go through this tragic time.”

The Greenbrier police chief told News 2 Tuesday that investigators received information from friends of the teens that several had been drinking Mountain Dew mixed with racing fuel, which can be bought at some gas stations and is used for any car associated with racing, including drag racing.

Two other Greenbrier High School students were taken to the emergency after they reportedly told investigators they drank racing fuel. They were released and deemed OK.

The police chief also told News 2 Stephenson and Byram possibly drank the same mixture and it may have caused their deaths, but the connection won’t be confirmed until autopsy results are completed.

Authorities are also still awaiting toxicology results. The investigation continues into both boys’ deaths.

The sheriff’s office is also asking people to refrain from posting or spreading rumors regarding the circumstances as they are “deeply disturbing and harmful to the families that are already going through a tragic time of loss.”

Police say if you know someone who may have consumed a similar mixture to seek medical attention at once.

Authorities are also asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward and call the Greenbrier Police Department at 615-643-4467.

“You will not be in trouble with law enforcement if you were present at this gathering,” police said. “Our goal is to ensure the safety of our citizens and get medical help for those who may need it.”

[tbone79]

Just because it worked for Lightning McQueen , doesn't mean it'll work for you.

Or

I don't always drink soda, but when I do , I prefer 114 octane . Stay jittery , my friends.

[Steve]

I used to drink some cheap as fuck booze as a kid but never once did I decide to drink anything with lead in it.

[Oswald2001]

What is plural for genius?

Genii?

[vipersna]

No fuel should have lead in it.
All the additives and crap in the fuel that kills.
And the fuel itself.

[Oswald2001]

Originally Posted by vipersna ↗

No fuel should have lead in it.
All the additives and crap in the fuel that kills.
And the fuel itself.

Some petroleum based fuels are blended with ethanol with other additives.

Why not just remove the petroleum based portion and the other additives?

It would be safe then.

[vipersna]

Originally Posted by Oswald2001 ↗

Some petroleum based fuels are blended with ethanol with other additives.

Why not just remove the petroleum based portion and the other additives?

It would be safe then.

The other additives are there to keep the engine clean, ethonol is there for hreenhouse reasons.
no.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by vipersna ↗

No fuel should have lead in it.
All the additives and crap in the fuel that kills.
And the fuel itself.

Lead leads to higher combustion?

[Oswald2001]

Originally Posted by vipersna ↗

The other additives are there to keep the engine clean, ethonol is there for hreenhouse reasons.
no.

I was joking.

[tbone79]

Originally Posted by Top Gear ↗

Lead leads to higher combustion?

Lead, I believe , was added to fuel to aid in lubrication of the valves. Almost all cars of the mid 70's to mid 80's had low compression ratios (7.5 - 8.5 to 1), so spark knock wasn't a big problem.