A boat crash in New Jersey occurred Friday at approximately 7:40 p.m. between Point Pleasant Beach and Brielle.
The crash reportedly occurred between a 15-foot boat with five teens aboard and a 25-foot Boston Whaler.
This Memorial Day weekend boat accident left one teen dead and seven others injured, of which at least two are suffering from serious injuries.
The cause of the collision of the two boats is still under investigation.
There are many boat safety tips you can follow to make sure you and your family and friends stay safe this summer.
Here are some boat safety tips offered by the
United States Coast Guard:
- Wear a life jacket
- Never operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Take a boating safety course
- Get a free Vessel Safety Check (VSC)
- Stay informed of recalls and safety defects dealing with boat equipment and life jackets
While this information can reduce your chances of getting into a boat accident there is always the possibility of the unimaginable happening. If you have been injured in a boat crash contact Staten Island boat accident lawyer
Frank J. Dito for a free consultation today.
Frank J. Dito has a personal injury practice at the law firm of Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola in Staten Island, New York and provides legal services in New York and New Jersey.
Category: Personal Injury
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