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Teen killed on 4th of July boating accident on Blind River; driver booked, DWI
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:16 am
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:16 am
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FRENCH SETTLEMENT - A man was arrested after a 17-year-old girl was killed in a Fourth of July boating accident in Livingston Parish.
Several law enforcement agencies were called to Blind River near the Diversion Canal Monday evening after the teenager, identified as Madison Bradley of Slidell, fell from a pontoon boat.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said she was standing past the guard rails on the front of the boat with another passenger when it hit the wake of another passing vessel. Both passengers fell out due to choppy waters, and Bradley was struck by the boat's motor. Her body was recovered later that day.
The other passenger who fell out was not seriously hurt. The driver of the boat, 33-year-old David Crowe, was arrested and booked into Livingston Parish Jail for vehicular homicide, DWI, and reckless operation of a vessel.
The girl's death comes after several deadly incidents on the water in and around that same area. Last week, three boaters drowned in Lake Maurepas, and another man drowned in the Diversion Canal just weeks before that.
Boating accident leads to driver being booked on multiple charges.
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Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:18 am to Breauxsif
Good grief. So sad, senseless to get behind a motorized vehicle when you’ve been drinking
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:19 am to Breauxsif
multiple lives ruined in an instant. very sad.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:20 am to Chad504boy
Happened to a friend of mine 8 yrs ago on memorial.
Life is precious.
Life is precious.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:21 am to Breauxsif
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standing past the guard rails on the front of the boat with another passenger when it hit the wake of another passing vessel. Both passengers fell out due to choppy waters, and Bradley was struck by the boat's motor. Her body was recovered later that day.
I'm tired of the responsible drunk driver automatically getting charged/blamed for dumb arse bad luck under the guise that had the driver NOT been drunk, they would have avoided killing the person who was actually responsible for the incident.
This just happened to a doctor in Baton Rouge. Minding his own business driving home drunk when an idiot crosses the center line and hits him.
Dr Not at fault for accident but still faces DWI and vehicular manslaughter.
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According to Louisiana State Police, 35-year-old Chenna Nalabolu is being charged—despite not being directly at fault for the deadly wreck—after a breathalyzer test determined his blood-alcohol level was .087 percent, just over the legal driving limit.
Police said the other driver, 22-year-old Summer McKinnon of Walker, was on Nicholson Drive around 3 a.m. when her vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and hit Nalabolu's car.
McKinnon was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and died at a hospital. Nalabolu was not hurt in the crash.
Downvote away but automatically blaming the barely drunk guy b/c he's driving is misguided and stupid.
This post was edited on 7/5/22 at 10:26 am
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:22 am to Breauxsif
Only a fool goes out on the water on a weekend full of drunk amateur boaters
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:23 am to Breauxsif
Jesus man. This is why I only take my boat out to fish, and I do not go on waterways during holidays. Too many idiots out there. Everyday, I’m just blown away, by the lack of common sense among so many people out there. Boats and the water are dangerous. Have to respect both of them. Can’t be acting like a fool on the water. Too much can happen.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:25 am to mikelbr
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Downvote away but always blaming the barely drunk guy is misguided and stupid.
Maybe, but also maybe a non drinking guy driving the boat doesn’t allow them to stand outside of the rails while the boat is in operation. Or maybe he is aware of the approaching wake and takes effective action about it.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:25 am to mikelbr
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I'm tired of the responsible drunk driver being blamed for dumb arse bad luck under the guise that had the driver NOT been drunk, they would have avoided killing the idiot who actually is responsible for the incident.
to be fair, the driver whether drinking or not drinking, is responsible for the behavior and safety of the passengers. He should have not allowed the passengers on the front of the bow past the safety rail.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:25 am to mikelbr
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standing past the guard rails on the front of the boat with another passenger when it hit the wake of another passing vessel. Both passengers fell out due to choppy waters, and Bradley was struck by the boat's motor. Her body was recovered later that day.
I'm tired of the responsible drunk driver being blamed for dumb arse bad luck under the guise that had the driver NOT been drunk, they would have avoided killing the idiot who actually is responsible for the incident.
This just happened to a doctor in Baton Rouge. Minding his own business driving home drunk when an idiot crosses the center line and hits him.
Dr Not at fault for accident but still faces DWI and vehicular manslaughter.
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According to Louisiana State Police, 35-year-old Chenna Nalabolu is being charged—despite not being directly at fault for the deadly wreck—after a breathalyzer test determined his blood-alcohol level was .087 percent, just over the legal driving limit.
Police said the other driver, 22-year-old Summer McKinnon of Walker, was on Nicholson Drive around 3 a.m. when her vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and hit Nalabolu's car.
McKinnon was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and died at a hospital. Nalabolu was not hurt in the crash.
Downvote away but always blaming the barely drunk guy is misguided and stupid.
These aren't the same. As the operator of the boat, you should not allow your passengers to access areas not intended to be in when the boat is underway. Maybe had he not been drinking, he would have had enough sense to not allow them to be there. If he wasn't drunk, he should have still been charged with careless operation and/or worse.
The other incident, I agree is bullshite.
This post was edited on 7/5/22 at 10:27 am
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:25 am to mikelbr
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I'm tired of the responsible drunk driver being blamed for dumb arse bad luck under the guise that had the driver NOT been drunk, they would have avoided killing the idiot who actually is responsible for the incident.
While your second example is valid, is the driver of the boat not a dumbass for letting minors stand where they shouldn't while in motion? He may have been a dumbass sober as well, but poor choices on his behalf.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:25 am to mikelbr
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Downvote away but automatically blaming the barely drunk guy b/c he's driving is misguided and stupid.
I'd have made them sit down before going any further. Perhaps his condition didn't make him as aware of the danger to his passengers.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:26 am to Hogwarts
To me, the issue isn’t necessarily the drinking by the captain, it’s the captain’s negligence in allowing a passenger, that he’s responsible for, ride standing up past the gate rail on a pontoon. That is an absolute no-no!! While the boat is under power, all asses in seats, no exceptions. It’s basic boating safety and I see less and less every year.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:28 am to Breauxsif
That’s why on the busy weekends, i ease around the water way.
Anything at all happens and you are gonna get blames if you had a single beer
Anything at all happens and you are gonna get blames if you had a single beer
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:29 am to HeadyMurphey
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While your second example is valid, is the driver of the boat not a dumbass for letting minors stand where they shouldn't while in motion? He may have been a dumbass sober as well, but poor choices on his behalf.
Right they aren't quite the same. But got me thinking about it b/c neither was really the driver's fault.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:29 am to mikelbr
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Downvote away but automatically blaming the barely drunk guy b/c he's driving is misguided and stupid.
I understand your point, but the captain of the vessel (boat or airplane) is always responsible for the passengers. Even if he was stone sober, he shouldn’t have let them bow ride. It’s one of the
Most dangerous things you can do on a boat.
He may not have been drunk, but he’s still culpable for her stupidity.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:32 am to banone74
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the issue isn’t necessarily the drinking by the captain
Good god this mentality is why there are so many boating fatalities in LA.
You are the captain of your vessel and responsible for the safety of your passengers and the safety of others around you.
It starts with not drinking. Then, it goes to managing the behavior of your passengers. That way there is no question if something were to happen.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:32 am to Breauxsif
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she was standing past the guard rails on the front of the boat with another passenger
WTF, Captain?
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:33 am to mikelbr
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Downvote away but automatically blaming the barely drunk guy b/c he's driving is misguided and stupid.
Sorry, bruh, this incident is 100% on the captain.
Posted on 7/5/22 at 10:35 am to Chad504boy
quote:THis
to be fair, the driver whether drinking or not drinking, is responsible for the behavior and safety of the passengers. He should have not allowed the passengers on the front of the bow past the safety rail.
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