Personal Injury Law

Man charged with manslaughter for fatal boat crash near statue of liberty

By LaBovick Law

Intoxication while operating a boat is never acceptable under any circumstances. On Friday two boaters on separate water crafts went out for an early Fourth of July celebration. Unfortunately for 30-year old Puthuvamkunnath, he will never get this opportunity again. He was killed after a 30-foot boat rammed into his 17-foot boat that was anchored off Liberty Island in New York

Drinking and taking drugs while operating a boat can be a deadly combination in the water, especially if one is intoxicated. On Friday evening, Aquilone's judgment was impaired due to drinking while operating his 30-foot boat and as a result, caused a fatal boat crash with a 17-foot boat carrying 30-year old Puthuvamkunnath and his friends.

The police arrested 39 year old Aquilone and charged with him with manslaughter. According to reports Aquiline was operating the vessel under the influence of alcohol and drugs while his wife and two small children were on board.

According to the police, Puthuvamkunnath was taken to Jersey City Medical Center with his two friends and was pronounced dead due to head injuries. The two friends were treated for minor injuries and was released from the hospital.
 
Click on the following link to read more on the fatal boating crash near the statue of liberty. - CBS News

Full post as published by LaBovick Injury Law Blog on July 03, 2010 (boomark / email).