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Family: Man died after officer signs form refusing treatment | Daily Mail Online
A drunk driver died from severe internal bleeding after cops took him to the police station rather than hospital after signing a form to say he was refusing medical treatment, his family's attorney claims.
Nathaniel Rhodes, 58, from South Carolina, crashed his van last August resulting in serious internal injuries including eight broken ribs and a ruptured liver, according to medical records. He died in hospital four days after the collision from his injuries.
Now his family are blaming Charleston Police and Charleston County authorities for his death, saying officers delayed Rhodes' medical treatment by booking him into the station before they allowed him to go to hospital.
They say that the arresting officer signed a medical form, which is supposed to be signed by the victim or their guardian, to say that Rhodes was refusing treatment.
The State Law Enforcement Division have launched a probe into the actions of the Charleston officer. The officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Attorneys for Rhodes' family showed a Charleston County jail video of paramedics joking as Rhodes moaned, sounded like he was struggling to breathe and slipped in and out of consciousness.
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A drunk driver died from severe internal bleeding after cops took him to the police station rather than hospital after signing a form to say he was refusing medical treatment, his family's attorney claims.
Nathaniel Rhodes, 58, from South Carolina, crashed his van last August resulting in serious internal injuries including eight broken ribs and a ruptured liver, according to medical records. He died in hospital four days after the collision from his injuries.
Now his family are blaming Charleston Police and Charleston County authorities for his death, saying officers delayed Rhodes' medical treatment by booking him into the station before they allowed him to go to hospital.
They say that the arresting officer signed a medical form, which is supposed to be signed by the victim or their guardian, to say that Rhodes was refusing treatment.
The State Law Enforcement Division have launched a probe into the actions of the Charleston officer. The officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Attorneys for Rhodes' family showed a Charleston County jail video of paramedics joking as Rhodes moaned, sounded like he was struggling to breathe and slipped in and out of consciousness.
Cops took man to DUI test, not hospital, after crash, lawyer says. He died days later
Family, attorneys demand answers after death of man who was signed out of EMS care by Charleston police officer
Death of South Carolina DUI suspect raises questions, prompts investigation
Family speaks out after man dies in Charleston Police custody
Police chief suspends officer suspended in connection with DUI arrest of suspect who died days later
