Panama City, FL (July 22, 2018) – An airboat accident took place on Panama City Beach on Friday night. Four people were injured on various levels.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was called to the scene and confirmed that two minors and two adults were injured in the accident when two airboats collided on the water.
The accident took place around 7 p.m. near the West Bay Bridge on Highway 79. Police were told that one minor and one adult were taken to the Bay Medical Sacred Heart hospital following the accident.
One other adult was taken to another hospital with minor injuries.
At this time, we do not know the condition of all of those involved.
In 2017, Florida saw 766 boating accidents, which was 52 more accidents than those in 2016. In many of these accidents, operator’s inattention was the cause. Our condolences are with you if you or a loved one have been injured in a boating accident.
Accidents like these usually occur on what started as a normal day. Next you are hurt and unable to work and move forward with your life. Call us at Rubenstein Law to find out more about your case.
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