Maryland Boating Accident Leaves Six Injured
In Ocean City, MD six people were injured in a boating accident. The boat involved in the accident was a sixteen foot open cockpit boat which was holding seven people when the accident occurred. The boat struck an intercoastal waterway marker injuring six of the people on board, one of them being an eight-year-old child.
Jode Dritzel, 38, was operating the boat when the accident occurred. State police are stating that the accident was a result of an operator error. Eight year old Jared Dritzel was airlifted to Cooper County Trauma Center from the Ocean Center Airport. The flight crew reported that Jared Dritzel is reported to be in stable condition. According to police, Jared was thrown from the boat when it struck the channel marker. The other four people who were involved in the accident were Atlanticare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. While no charges have been filed, the accident is still under investigation by the State Police Marine Unit.
With every body of the water there are risks for all different kinds of water sport accidents. Boats in particular can have faulty mechanical components and could have encountered a serious engine issue. In some cases the driver had been suffering a serious illness that impaired their driving or was even injured while driving. Boating accidents can have many complicated and intricate reasons for occurring. Contacting a professional who understands the dynamics of these types of accidents is always the best option when in these situations.
