Three men were killed in a boat crash during a Major League Fishing tournament at Lewis Smith Lake in Cullman County, Alabama, on Wednesday morning. The collision occurred on the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational competition organized by Major League Fishing (MLF) when a bass boat hit a center console vessel. The victims were identified as 58-year-old Joey Broom, 44-year-old John Clark, and 62-year-old Jeffrey Little.
The crash resulted in Cullman and Little being thrown overboard and drowning, while the details of Broom's fate were not specified. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the accident, as confirmed by police authorities.
Following the tragic incident, Major League Fishing canceled the final day of the tournament and expressed deep condolences to the families and friends of those affected. The tournament, which offers pro anglers the opportunity to compete for prizes and qualification for the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship, is an annual event held in Cullman, Alabama.