60-year old Man Struck By Boat at Lake Pleasant, AZ
According to an article by abc15.com, on Friday June 30th a man was transported to the hospital after allegedly being hit by a boat in Lake Pleasant. Authorities have not yet released the man’s name, but he was in his late 60’s and was swimming in the lake as the boat was backing up.
According to reports the victim has a six to seven inch laceration on his abdomen and had to be air lifted to a valley hospital to treat his injuries. There is currently no word on his condition. Deputies are investigating the accident that happened at around 1pm at Scorpion Bay.
In 17% of all boating accidents, alcohol was the leading contributing factor. During the hot summer months thousands of families travel to Lake Pleasant for some fun and family time by the water. Families engage in all types of water activities, swimming, and fishing in Lake Pleasant and never think twice about the dangers that could occur. Boats have to abide by certain safety rules and regulations so these types of accidents never happen. One moment of carelessness can affect another person’s life forever. Some of the safety rules for operating a boat include: always wearing a life jacket, never consume alcohol before after or during driving a boat and always ensure that the coast is clear when backing up a boat are just a few prevention guidelines. If you or a loved one was involved in a boating accident and are unsure what course of action to take, then contacting an Arizona personal injury attorney is your best option for compensation.
