Clemson Student Died of Alcohol Poisoning
posted 3:38 pm Mon December 10, 2007 - Clemson, SC
An autopsy on the Clemson University student found dead in his fraternity house Sunday morning indicated that the 18-year-old died of alcohol poisoning.
Coroner Karl Addis said that tests indicated that Benjamin Garrison Sprague had an alcohol level of .379 percent. Fluid from Sprague's eye was used to test the alcohol level. Further blood alcohol level test will be performed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Sprague was found just after 7:30 a.m. on a futon at the Sigma Nu fraternity house in Seneca. Investigators said Sprague attended a party at the fraternity house on Saturday.
University spokeswoman Robin Denny says the fraternity has been suspended while the sheriff's office and the State Law Enforcement Division investigate.
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