Sanford, FL (May 25, 2020) - A 43-year-old man died in a boat crash on Lake Monroe over the weekend. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23rd.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Reid McMenamy of Lake Mary was in a personal watercraft when he was struck by another boat. The boat then fled the scene before officials could arrive. Good Samaritan's came to McMenamy's aid and transported him back to shore. He suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Authorities are still looking for the boat operator who caused the crash. Witnesses describe the boat as approximately 16 to 18 feet in length with a white center console and a black motor. The boater was described as a white male who was headed south or east on the St. John's river after the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FWC at 888-404-3922.
Florida has the highest number of registered watercraft in the nation. There are more than 900,000 recreational vessels in our state. Unfortunately, Florida also accounts for about 11% of the total nationwide boating accident fatalities. Florida boat crashes can and often do result in serious injuries or death. Some common causes of boating accidents in our state include impairment, inattention, and inexperienced boaters.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of Reid McMenamy following this boat crash in Sanford.
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