At least 13 people were injured in a boat crash near PortMiami involving a Thriller sightseeing vessel and a privately-owned boat. The cause of the collision, which occurred in the Fisherman’s Channel, is under investigation. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel, along with other agencies, assisted in the response and transported the injured to Jackson Memorial Hospital.
A Kentucky college student, Jonathan Brian, died from injuries sustained in a boat crash during a fishing tournament at Lake Murray. Two other people were injured in the crash, which involved out-of-state competitors. The cause of the crash is still unknown. Over 500 anglers from 72 colleges were participating in the tournament.
A married couple, identified as Renee Deritis, 50, and Louis Deritis, 53, were killed in a boating accident on the Great South Bay near Bay Shore, New York. Their 27-foot boat collided with a 44-foot fishing boat, causing their boat to capsize. The husband was initially reported missing, but his wife's body was found in the hull of the capsized boat. The operator and passengers of the fishing boat were unharmed, and both vessels have been impounded for safety checks. The cause of the crash is unknown.
A woman died and three others were injured in a boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The boat got close to a dock, causing a large wake that pushed them into the breakwater. The driver and two others were taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
A 14-year-old named Kaden Forke has been identified as the victim of a boat crash on Lake Austin over the weekend. The crash, which occurred when a boat lost control after going over the wake of another boat and hit the bank, seriously injured four others. Forke was ejected from the boat and was recovered on Monday evening, but was pronounced dead. The Austin Police Department conducted a search and recovery operation for the teenager.
One person has died and several others have been hospitalized following a boat and jet ski crash on Lake Travis. The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon, and despite resuscitation efforts, one adult died at the scene. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
A hit-and-run crash occurred on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, where a 50-foot SeaRay boat crashed into a docked boat. The operator of the SeaRay boat fled the scene, leaving the boat abandoned on the rocks in Winter Harbor. No injuries were reported, and the operator and passengers were seen leaving the scene on another boat. The abandoned boat was later found docked at a residence in Tuftonboro. The investigation is ongoing.
The skipper of a rented motorboat involved in a crash off the Amalfi Coast that killed a U.S. tourist is being investigated for suspected manslaughter and causing a shipwreck. Blood samples were taken from the skipper to determine alcohol and drug levels, but the results are inconclusive. The victim's husband and the skipper were injured in the accident, and the couple's two young children are now in the care of their grandfather. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have questioned the skipper, the captain of the sailboat, and the passengers.
Eight people were injured when a boat crashed into a home near Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The boat ran aground and overturned, ejecting all eight passengers. The 47-year-old driver was detained for boating while intoxicated. Six passengers suffered serious injuries, while two sustained moderate injuries. The boat, a 2014 Nor-Tech, caused extensive damage to the house. Law enforcement is reconstructing the crash scene using a drone and has urged people to avoid trespassing on the property.
Eight people were seriously injured when a boat ran aground and crashed into a home along the Lake of the Ozarks. The boat flipped, ejecting all eight passengers, who were transported to the hospital. The driver, a 47-year-old from California, has been charged with boating while under the influence.
An allegedly intoxicated boat driver crashed into a house at Lake of the Ozarks, ejecting all eight people onboard. The victims, who were between the ages of 21 and 51 and from out of state, suffered varying degrees of injuries. The house sustained significant damage, and the boat driver was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated. None of the victims were wearing life jackets or other safety devices at the time of the crash.
A boat crashed into a home in the Lake of the Ozarks, ejecting all passengers and injuring eight people, including six with serious injuries. The boat driver, who was among those seriously hurt, has been arrested on charges of boating while intoxicated. None of the victims had safety devices, and the incident is currently under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Sadie Mauro, a 17-year-old student at Dover-Sherborn High School, was identified as the victim of a boat crash in Dennis, Massachusetts. The crash occurred when the boat collided with a jetty in Sesuit Harbor. Another teenager was also injured and taken to Cape Cod Hospital. The school community is devastated, and counselors and service dogs will be available for support.
Eight people were injured when a boat ran aground at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri and struck a home. The boat, a 2014 Nortech, overturned after hitting the residence, ejecting the helmsman and seven passengers. Five passengers and the helmsman sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate injuries. Multiple agencies responded to the incident to assist with the investigation and provide medical treatment.
Eight people were injured, with six seriously hurt and two suffering moderate injuries, after a boat driven by Adam Ramirez crashed into a home on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The boat ran aground, hit the house, overturned, and ejected all eight passengers. Ramirez was arrested for boating while intoxicated. None of the passengers were wearing life jackets, and the boat was completely destroyed.