Edgewater, FL (July 29, 2018) – On Saturday night, two boats collided on the water in Edgewater, which led to the death of one man. The vessels collided near the Intracoastal Waterway.
Florida Fish and Wildlife were called, who found a man and woman were on a boat heading north in an old channel. In another ship were a man, woman, and child. Around 9 p.m., the two boats collided head-on.
The man in the first boat received serious injuries and died at the scene of the accident. The woman in the boat was injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The three in the other boat did not receive injuries.
FWC continues to investigate the accident. At this time, they have not been able to release any other information about the parties.
Boating accidents are a popular type of waterways throughout Florida. In 2017 alone, there were an astounding 766 boating accidents, which was 52 more than in 2016. Many of these accidents happened due to inattention and failure to maintain a lookout. We send our sincerest condolences if you have lost a loved one in a boating accident and aren’t quite sure of where to turn.
We want to work for you every step of the way when it comes to your case, keeping you updated so that you can make informed decisions about your situation. Our team will help advise you of your rights and help you understand your options at Rubenstein Law. Call us today at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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