A Charleston County man has been charged in connection with a boat crash that killed a Citadel cadet earlier this year.
Manslaughter Charge Filed
Edward Marion Tavel III has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the April 25 boating accident that claimed the life of 19-year-old Citadel cadet Evan Greenleigh.
According to court records, Tavel appeared before a judge on Tuesday for a bond hearing.
Released on Bond
The court granted Tavel a $50,000 personal recognizance bond, and he was released from custody.
He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance in July.
Crash Killed Citadel Cadet
Authorities said the crash occurred on April 25 when a boat carrying seven people struck a dock near King Street in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village.
Greenleigh suffered fatal blunt force injuries and was pronounced dead following the collision.
The six other people aboard the vessel, including the operator, were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Investigation Continues
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is leading the investigation into the crash.
The case is being prosecuted by the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Officials have not released additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.
