Davis Allen Cripe, a 16 year old high school student from South Carolina, collapsed in his classroom on April 26 and was pronounced dead an hour later. He died from a caffeine-induced cardiac event after consuming a latte, Diet Mountain Dew, and energy drink within a two-hour period. Now his parents want to warn other families and teens about the dangers of consuming too much caffeine. MORE
Teen’s Parents Have a Warning Message After He Died Unexpectedly at School
May 16, 2017 | 2:56 PM

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