FHP: Sen Greg Evers Not Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs Before Fatal Crash

November 25, 2017

Former Florida Sen Greg Evers was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a fatal crash August 21.

A report released Friday by the Florida Highway Patrol said the driver’s toxicology report indicated no alcohol or narcotics were found. The report only indicates prescribed medication for ongoing health issues. With the report, the FHP’s investigation is now closed.

An autopsy released earlier this month listed Ever’s official cause of death as drowning, with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease as a contributing factor.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Evers ran off Griffith Mill Road near Baker sometime late in the day August 21. He apparently missed a curve and his vehicle was found submerged in Penny Creek after going through a guardrail. The vehicle was discovered the following day.

A native of Milton, Evers, a Republican, served nine years in the Florida House before his election to the Senate in 2010. Evers left his Senate seat last year to make a bid for the U.S. House but lost the Republican primary to U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Related: Greg Evers Remembered As Champion For Florida, North Escambia

Pictured top. Sen. Greg Evers.

Comments

One Response to “FHP: Sen Greg Evers Not Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs Before Fatal Crash”

  1. Carolyn Bramblett on November 25th, 2017 9:52 am

    It is all very sad but it is good to know the official conclusions.

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