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Blood Test Delay in Shem Creek Crash | Charleston News
A tragic boat crash in April claimed the life of 19-year-old Citadel cadet Evan Greenleigh, sparking an ongoing investigation into operator Edward Tavel’s actions. New details reveal Tavel’s blood wasn’t tested until nearly six AM — hours after the crash — and while he’d been drinking earlier, his toxicology came back negative for alcohol. Complicating matters, hospital records show he received IV fluids that night, which could skew results if tested later. Security footage shows bystanders waiting for help but doesn’t capture anyone attempting to rescue Greenleigh. Tavel, 21, was charged…
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