THREE people have died following a boat crash at a Major League Fishing Tournament in the US.
The accident occurred during Major League Fishing’s Tackle Warehouse Invitational on Lewis Smith Lake near Cullman, Alabama.
CNN reports the two-vessel crash occurred around 7:03 am and said Joey M. Broom, 58, from Altoona, “was fatally injured when the Center Console vessel he was onboard was struck by a Nitro Bass Boat. Broom was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Two other men aboard the same boat who had been thrown overboard during the crash and drowned. It identified them as John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Miss, reports CNN.
In a statement, MLF said: “Major League Fishing (MLF) confirms that a serious boating accident occurred this morning on Lewis Smith Lake during Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational.”
“Out of respect for those involved, and to ensure the accuracy of all information, no further details will be released at this time,” it said, adding that it was working with law enforcement and emergency officials.
“Our thoughts, prayers and deepest concern are with everyone affected by this tragic incident,” the statement said.
