Crime & Safety
Two Injured in Boating Accident
The boater told deputies he was momentarily distracted when he reached down for a cup of coffee. His 2011 Pursuit crashed into a dock at Indian Rocks Beach.
Two men were injured after crashing into a dock and seawall in the intercoastal waterway in Indian Rocks Beach Saturday afternoon.
According to a report from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Richard Bosman was out on the intercoastal with his friend, Samuel Roback, in a 2011 Pursuit.
Bosman told deputies that he was traveling at 25 mph, when he reached for a cup of coffee and crashed into the dock behind 526 20th Ave. North in Indian Rocks Beach.
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Bosman was ejected from the boat in the crash, and Roback remained on board and tried to activate the kill switch. The boat then spun out and crashed into the seawall behind 536 20th Ave. North.
Bosman and Roback were both transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where Bosman was treated for possible injuries to his left knee and right shoulder and Roback was treated for possible injuries to his lower left leg and torso.
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No citations have been filed, and alcohol doesn't seem to be involved, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputies are still investigating.
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