Accident Reports Boating Accidents on Lake James since the Year 2000

Major Sam Purvis of the Ind. Dept. of Natural Resources sent me this information on accidents resulting in over $200.00 damage since 2000.

Reported accidents over the last five years on Lake James

 2000-5

 2001-3

 2002-2

 2003-2

 2004-1.

  Personal watercraft were involved 13 times and 8 boats in various types of

accidents, five injuries occurred on PWC’s and 1 skier was injured, Twelve of

the accidents were caused by driver inattention, careless or reckless driving or

inexperience. One caused by mechanical failure.

   Citations were issued in 3 incidents and 1 reportedly caused by alcohol use

but wasn’t reported until 3 days later.

Our Boater safety class will be held June 16th at the Presbyterian chapel of the

Lakes, 300 Orland rd.