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Accident
To all,
There was a serious boating accident on the Ohio River east of Cincinnati that caused critical injuries to four people.
A reported 40' go-fast with the name "Snap Decision" ran over a much smaller pleasure boat at about 11:30 pm Friday night, June 27. The
accident was a hit-and-run.
Anyone with information concerning the accident or owner of the boat is to contact the Dayton police dept. at 859-261-1471
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![[*]](./images/xpsilver/default_icon.gif) posted on 7-1-2003 at 02:42 PM |
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They have a suspect
They have the boat and suspect.....
Click the link below for information:
Boat Accident
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| posted on 7-1-2003 at 03:17 PM |
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Boat Accident
If I may be allowed a moment from my normally placid ways...
I hope they throw the book at the fool who would hit another boat, cause injuries and then run away.
On a more positive note, it is reported that several other boaters in the vicinity came to the aid of the injuried folks in the ski boat --and likely
saved some lives!
I hope everyone on Lake Cumberland reads about this accident and is aware that it can happen anywhere.
Let's all boat safe and smart this Holiday weekend.
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| posted on 7-1-2003 at 08:06 PM |
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A few Bad Apples.....
"Some who have power at work and home want to have that same power on the water. The attitude that I will do what ever I dam well please will bite
you in the butt everytime."
With all due respect to the readers here...
My opinion only.
Reprint from the Ch 5 Website:
http://www.channelcincinnati.com/news/2306118/detail.html
Boaters Familiar With Suspect ....
Colann's lawyer, Jim Morgan, said his client is a responsible boater.
"Our focus has been on cooperating with the request of the prosecutor to bring the boat here for them to examine or inspect," Morgan said. "Mr.
Colann is a very experienced boater. He's very interested in boating safety."
But a Dayton-area marina owner expressed a very different opinion.
"Friday, (the boat's driver) was just up and down the river constantly," said Barbara Parker, who owns River City Marina. "It seemed like he
probably wasn't going as fast as the boat would go, but it was going really fast."
Parker said that she and some of her customers were watching in disbelief Friday.
"He would cut in and out," she said. "He's not the only one that does that -- boaters tend to do that -- but those boats are fast and they cut
in and out. It was just obvious that if he didn't stop soon, something was going to happen." 
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| posted on 7-1-2003 at 08:15 PM |
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Ok... I love Fountains... and I love to go fast...
But.....
I'm out on the lake with my 55' Jamestowner... takin a putt putt cruise with my inlaws over to Jamestown and back... on a recent Saturday
Afternoon...
Passed Poor ole Peddler on the way....
A 38' Fountain is headin straight for me...
and at about 300 feet turns slightly to port, passing at about 60+ mph within 100 feet of me.
Now there wasn't another boat within a mile of us at the time.
Totally a buzz job. Without a doubt!
Now understand nobody hurt... except for my 75 year old motherinlaw who just about crapped her pants.......
You go fast guys out there......
gimme a reason why.
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| posted on 7-1-2003 at 10:23 PM |
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It's all about responsibility
Boaters must accept responsibility for their own actiions.
If a Sunday fisherman in a 10hp fishing boat happens to get too close to another boat or is a little slow on the steering, he might expect the other
boaters will give him a break and cut him some slack- but he's still responsible.
The driver of an expensive, fast boat with a big V-8 (or multiple engines) is expected to be more skilled and more responsible. Drivers of these type
of boats should not expect much sympathy if they make a mistake. 
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| posted on 7-1-2003 at 10:54 PM |
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Powerboating.....
It is the only motor sport which only limits how fast you can go...
... to the amount of money you are willing to part with.
(not saying this is a bad thing... just unique)
Wealth doesn't always guarantee good sense or ability on the water.
According to statistics from the US Department of Transportation, an open powerboat, traveling in calm water under clear skies, is the craft most
often involved in boating accidents. In an effort to counteract this sad-but-true fact, many organizations and individuals dedicate their time and
resources to informing boaters of the importance of safety at sea.
http://powerboat.about.com/cs/safety/index.htm
Here is another link that we all should take a look at before we hit the water this weekend..... Look at Federal Requirements.... Operating
Procedures
http://powerboat.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uscgb...
Y'all have a SAFE holiday !!!!! 
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| posted on 7-2-2003 at 09:28 AM |
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Before it gets too dangerous
It is incidents like these that cause the State Legislators in Frankfort to give serious thought to the idea of requiring ALL boaters on Kentucky
lakes and rivers to attend boating classes, pass a test and/or obtain a boat operator's license.
Now, before everyone gets in a big huff over "revenue generator" and "taking our rights away", it's about the increased need for safety on
the waterways. Think about this.. In Kentucky it is not illegal for a 16-17 year old child to drive a 1000hp boat going 70mph! Would that make you
nervous if you were out with friends trying to enjoy the lake?
Of course, there are those who will quickly point out that the "thirty-somethings" who have been drinking all day are even more of a danger - and
there are more of them.
Folks, it's not the age factor or the horsepower of the boats. All of the waterways are becoming more congested and potentially less safe.
ANYBODY can buy and drive a boat. At some point, the lakes and rivers (and the boaters who use them) will face increased regulations. It's just
a small step from highway to waterway.
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Hole'y Octain Booster... Batman....
The Frankfort Legislators you speak of would "---- a gold plated brick" if they camped out on the island, midway between Grider and 76 Falls,
on Friday and Saturday summer nites...
From about 7pm to Dusk that hairpin curve is the most dangerous place on the lake. Yikes
Maybe second place goes to the turn up to the Falls where the No Ski Buoys are.
As with most laws... someone is going to have to get killed to make any impact at all. I just hope its not a Grider Hill Pontoon boat filled with
little kids that gets nailed. You know the ones I'm talking about.... they look like a bunch of Exiles escaping Cuba..... puttin down the
middle of Indian Creek......
God Bless 'em .....
They always look like their havin a great time... but sometimes they end up in Harms Way without even knowing it.
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ALMOST HIT ON 6/30
A friend of mine was taking pictures of my house ,which is just north of Harmons Creek. On the main body ,on my Seadoo and was almost hit by a
cruiser pulling a tube. The guy did not see him at all. I was watching from my deck... Very very scarey!!! of it is the lake is almost a mile wide
at that point. GOTTA PAY ATTENTION !!!!
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| posted on 7-2-2003 at 12:13 PM |
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You cannot legislate common sense. The operator of "Snap Decision" operated all day in a unsafe manner.Probably broke every law on the books. I hope
that when I take my family out on the lake that everyone operates in the same manner that I choose to do,in a safe and courteous way.However that is
not reality I understand that by someone elses actions we may be injured or killed.That is a choice we all make and I believe is a cost associated
with being a "free" society. Throwing money or stickers or licences rarely fixes anything.Unfortunatly it is not agaist the law to be stupid.
Education and enforcement of existing laws is the answer not more bureaucracy. You know how I hate more government dont you Captain Bob?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by haletucky
You cannot legislate common sense... Unfortunatly it is not agaist the law to be stupid. Education and enforcement of existing laws is the answer not
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I couldn't agree more.
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| Quote: | | .Unfortunatly it is not agaist the law to be stupid. |
"Being stupid in not a crime, so your free to go. "
Read that on a t-shirt
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| posted on 7-31-2003 at 10:32 AM |
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What's the latest?
It seems like this story has totally dried up. I've not heard anything for several weeks and was wondering what is the status. Have they
released any more findings?
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| posted on 7-31-2003 at 11:21 AM |
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I was just talking about this yesterday with some folks. Wonder what happened to the guy, if anything?
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| posted on 7-31-2003 at 12:50 PM |
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Last I heard was the damage to " Snap Decision" was NOT co-hesive with damages in a wreck like that. This came from an "expert" on boat crashes.
Everyone reported seeing this boat with damage, but the damage to it was more from normal use. A few scratches and a chipped skeg etc, That's
the last I heard of it, so I could be way off.
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| posted on 7-31-2003 at 01:20 PM |
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I heard recently that the driver/owner of "snap decision" had not been arrested yet. Don't recall any other info.
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| posted on 7-31-2003 at 07:29 PM |
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There were a few articles about it in the Columbus paper, but nothing for awhile, I'll keep a look out.
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New Update
Boat Owner Facing Charges In Ohio River Collision --
Assault, Endangerment Charges Filed Against Columbus Man
CINCINNATI -- The owner of a boat that ran over a much-smaller boat on the Ohio River in June is now facing charges.
Glen Colann of Columbus, Ohio, was indicted Thursday, and a warrant was issued for his arrest, WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reported.
Colann is being charged with four counts of wanton assault, three counts of assault, and seven counts of wanton endangerment.
Colann's attorney said his client plans to turn himself in to authorities.
The accident happened just after 11 p.m. June 27 near a Dayton, Ky., marina, WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reported.
According to police, eight people -- including an infant -- were in a small boat owned by Brian Mahar when Colann's boat ran over Mahar's
boat and sped away. Six people were injured, but the infant was relatively unscratched, WLWT reported.
Another boat stopped to help Mahar and his passengers. Four suffered severe injuries, including Mahar, who may never regain mobility in his right
hand, WLWT reported.
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| posted on 9-28-2004 at 03:37 PM |
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Update
http://www.channelcincinnati.com/news/3766652/detail.html
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| posted on 9-28-2004 at 04:19 PM |
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And another hot shot bites the dust.
This fool should have been put away for much longer than 10 years. He will be eligible for parole in 2 years. The owner of the boat he hit will have
physical problems with his right hand the rest of his life.
Phenomenal discovery and investigation by City of Dayton, KY police department. Their investigation found bits of the smaller boats windshield in the
water strainer of the 3 engines. As I understand it, this was the final piece of evidence against the Snap Decision owner.
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| posted on 9-28-2004 at 04:24 PM |
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didnt this happen like a year ago??
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| posted on 9-28-2004 at 04:31 PM |
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I think it's too lenient!
I also think there should be some monetary compensation in situations like this.
On that link, if you look below, there is links to other stories on that and the one dated Aug 4th gives a chance to give your opinion whether
it's to lenient or not. Surprising results if you ask me!
Grrrr!
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| posted on 9-28-2004 at 07:19 PM |
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I think he got what he had coming!
Better yet, I say we strap the guy in an innertube and set him adrift in front of the start of next year's poker run. Maybe that'd get his
attention.
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| posted on 9-28-2004 at 11:08 PM |
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I think that I read in the Cincinnati Enquier that there was a civil action as well. They'll deserve all they can get. I just hope that
he'll be paying and not his Insurance.
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