Man charged in fatal Shem Creek boat crash that killed Citadel cadet
One person has been charged in connection with a deadly boat crash that claimed the life of a Citadel cadet. Edward Marion Tavel III is charged with manslaughter in connection with the April 25 crash that killed 19-year-old Citadel cadet Evan Greenleigh . According to court records, Tavel appeared before a judge Tuesday for a bond hearing. He was granted a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and released from custody. The crash happened on April 25 when a boat carrying seven people struck a dock near King Street in Mount Pleasant's Old Village. Greenleigh died from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. The six other occupants, including the boat's operator, were taken to a hospital for treatment. READ MORE | Report reveals new details in deadly Shem Creek boat crash that killed Citadel cadet The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is leading the investigation, while the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office is prosecuting the case. Court records show Tavel is scheduled to make an initial court appearance in July. News 4 has reached out to SCDNR for additional information and will update this article as more details become available. This is a developing story.
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