Death of 18 year old from alcohol poisoning investigated

An investigation is underway in Okmulgee County after an 18-year-old boy died from possible alcohol poisoning. <br><br>Sheriffâ€™s officials say John Wesley Townsend was rushed to the hospital early Sunday

Thursday, November 28th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

An investigation is underway in Okmulgee County after an 18-year-old boy died from possible alcohol poisoning.

Sheriffâ€™s officials say John Wesley Townsend was rushed to the hospital early Sunday morning with a blood-alcohol level of .357. A person is killed when their blood-alcohol level reaches .4.

Townsend had been at a house party with friends, when someone called police saying he was very drunk, had vomited and passed out.