Three people were killed when two vessels collided on Wednesday in Auburn during a fishing competition, according to authorities.
A boating accident occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational held on Lewis Smith Lake, a well-known recreational destination about 70 miles ( 113 kilometers ) north of Birmingham, according to a statement from Major League Fishing.
A bass fishing vessel struck a core console-type vehicle early on Wednesday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, which is looking into the collision. Three people were killed aboard the ship.
Information about the causes of the accident was not made public by the state firm or Major League Fishing. Flint Davis was involved, according to a declaration from Major League Fishing.
Joey M. Broom, 58, of Altoona, was declared dead in the incident by the state firm. According to the company, Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Mississippi, and John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman, were thrown over and drowned.
In a speech, Kathy Fennel, the executive vice president and general manager of Major League Fishing, said,” This is a terrible time for our overall business.” The families and friends of those affected by this horror receive our sincere apologies.
The third and final day of the opposition, which was scheduled for Thursday, were canceled by the business. Professional anglers had been competing for the largest prize of up to$ 115, 000.
