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NEW DETAILS: FWC investigating Sunday's deadly boat crash on Lake Iamonia

The crash involved one airboat and one surface drive boat
Posted at 8:08 PM, Apr 07, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-08 15:10:27-04

UPDATE APRIL 8 11:30 A.M.

FWC said the woman who died was in the surface drive boat.

UPDATE APRIL 8:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission e-mailed neighborhood reporter, Maya Sargent, the following update in this case:

"On Sunday, April 7, at approximately 4:49 p.m., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report of a two-vessel boating incident at Lake Iamonia in Leon County.

Preliminary information indicates two vessels, one airboat, and one surface drive boat, were operating in the Strickland Arm of Lake Iamonia on the Northeast side. The airboat received damage to the starboard side of the vessel, including damage to the propeller cage, making it inoperable. One passenger died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Both vessels have been seized for investigative purposes.

This is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be released when it is available."

ORIGINAL STORY:

Florida Fish and Wildlife confirmed they are investigating a deadly boating crash that happened on Lake Iamonia Sunday afternoon. FWC told ABC 27's Maya Sargent there were two boats involved, and one 28-year-old woman has died.

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LCSO SUVs on the scene of the investigation

FWC said one of the boats involved was an air boat. As of 8 p.m. Sunday, the crash was still under investigation.

According to the Tallahassee Online Police Statistics map, a response took place just before 5 p.m. Sunday. Tallahassee Fire Department confirmed they assisted in the response.

Florida Fish and Wildlife is the lead agency on the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.