Just like on roadways, caution is required when operating boats on the water in order to avoid serious accidents. On April 14, a recreational boating accident claimed the lives of two people in Louisiana. The victims were navigating a 36 Skater speed boat, and the accident occurred close to the Port of Iberia. The two people killed in the recreational boating accident were father and son.

Both were members of a local boating club and owned a camp where they often drove their powerboats. The accident is still under investigation by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. They are attempting to reconstruct the accident in order to determine the factors behind it. Right now, there are no known reasons for the crash occurring. Although they were in a speed boat, investigators are not sure whether speed played a role in the crash.

The accident destroyed the boat after it became fully engulfed in flames. Once the fire was controlled and extinguished, divers were used to recover the bodies. Sadly, the son was scheduled to be married in just a few weeks and both father and son were well-liked within the area of Cypermore Point.

Investigators will likely soon determine the cause of this Louisiana recreational boating accident and whether there were any negligent actions involved. Human error or mechanical failure may have played a role in the accident. Once all of the facts and circumstances are known, the surviving family will likely review the information to assess whether or not a wrongful death claim under Louisiana law is appropriate to pursue on behalf of either victim.

Source: KATC.com, "Erath Father and Son Reportedly the Victims in Boat Accident," Maddie Garrett, April 15, 2012