Man Killed In Boating Accident At Maryland Regatta
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 58-year-old man was killed during a powerboat regatta in southern Maryland, according to the Maryland Natural Resources Police.
Police say the victim is from St. Mary's County and died when the boat flipped over while traveling at 80 mph. The victim was ejected from the boat.
St. Mary's Co. man, 58, killed yesterday afternoon after his boat flipped at 80 mph & he was ejected during a Coast Guard-sanctioned event on Breton Bay near Leonardtown. Event sponsored by the Southern Maryland Boat Club. Investigation by @MDNRPolice continues. pic.twitter.com/ZG7suktLWi
— Maryland NRP (@MDNRPolice) July 30, 2018
The event was sponsored by the Southern Maryland Boat Club and located on Breton Bay near Leonardtown.
Maryland Natural Resources Police is investigating the incident.
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