Macon, GA – UPDATE: Man Killed, Six Injured in Boat Accident at Lake Tobesofkee in Bibb Co
Macon, GA (July 27, 2021) – Officers have released further details after a boating accident in Bibb County that occurred on Saturday morning, July 24, leaving one person dead and six more victims seriously injured.
Georgia officials are still determining whether criminal charges are merited in the boat crash, which killed one man and injured six others.
All six people who were injured in the late-night collision were transported to the hospital via ambulance but have since been released and are recovering at home.
Police say that the six injured people worked at a local restaurant alongside the deceased victim, a 22-year-old assistant manager. He suffered a skull injury in the accident and later died from blunt force trauma at an area medical center.
All seven victims were aboard an anchored pontoon boat after 2:00 a.m. at Lake Tobesofkee when they were struck by a speedboat.
Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Mark McKinnon said that two people traveling on the speedboat abandoned their vessel and left the lake. Those people were later found at a nearby home, and McKinnon added that the driver of the boat may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident.
McKinnon said the state agency will complete its investigation and present its findings to prosecutors. McKinnon said that the entire process could take up to three months.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Boating Accidents in Georgia
Boating accidents do not happen nearly as commonly as other accidents throughout the state of Georgia. However, when they do occur, they are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm. When two boats collide forcefully, those on board do not have many protections from harm. This means that they could sustain life-altering injuries or even lose their lives in the blink of an eye. It is never easy to lose somebody closest to you in a boating accident. If you have suffered from the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will move forward. It is important that you have the help of an attorney.
The loss of a loved one can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. Boating accidents can typically be prevented but continue to occur due to the recklessness of others. If you have suffered from these losses, you and your family may be feeling alone and confused. You should never have to worry about how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you after you have suffered the loss of a loved one. It is crucial that you speak with a Georgia wrongful death attorney after a fatal boat crash. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in boat crashes at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, we have diligently assisted those who have lost loved ones in boat accidents. We will stand by your side every step of the way as you work toward results in your claim. Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation to cover aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist you.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
