Three individuals perished in a boating accident during a fishing tournament on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama, as reported by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The victims were identified as Joey M. Broom, John K. Clark, and Jeffrey C. Little, with two drowning after being thrown overboard and one succumbing to crash injuries. The incident occurred between a Center Console boat and a Nitro Bass Boat, resulting in multiple injuries, as confirmed by USA Today.
The tragic collision took place at 7:00 a.m. local time on April 16, with Major League Fishing acknowledging the event participant, Flint Davis, from Leesburg, Georgia, was involved. The organization expressed condolences and announced the cancellation of the tournament's final day out of respect for those affected. ALEA's Marine Patrol Division is actively investigating the accident, with further updates pending confirmation by relevant authorities.