3 victims of fatal boat collision near Kingston, Ont., identified

A fatal boating over the Victoria Day long weekend on a lake north of Kingston, Ont., is under investigation by the OPP, after three people were killed and five injured.
Officials say a speed boat collided with a fishing boat around 9:30 p.m. local time on May 18, in the Bucks Bay area of Bobs Lake. Three people, between the ages of 21 and 23, died.
All three had graduated from high schools in the Limestone School District. Their names were Riley Orr, Juliette Cote and Kaila Bearman.
Global’s Sean O’Shea has the details.
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[@danbuchner1494]

He needs to be charged as a triple homicide

[@wally7856]

Depends. Boating regs say 10 km/h max speed within 30m of shore but they also say you MUST have navigation lights after dusk. Did the fishing boat have his white 360 nav light on? Was the speed boat within 30m of shore at the point of collision? Could be one or the other or both parties fault. Without more details could go any which way.

[@Mike-ys2rr]

@@wally7856 Really???

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@Mike-ys2rr Yes really.

[@GrumpyTV12]

10 kph max within 30m of shore is standard (non posted) ..... BUT .... When posted speeds are posted as was shown in the video, that speed is the max speed

[@LuckyTown77]

You his buddy ?​@@Mike-ys2rr

[@Elizabeth-vw1vb]

He better be held accountable...probably drives his vehicle like a weapon as well. Ego bigger than brain.🤬

[@blueabattoir]

No doubt.

[@robsteele1204]

Speedboat guy should be going to jail

[@DEATHBYJOKES01]

SHOULD HE? WHY ?

[@jedclampett631]

Always someone looking for a pound of flesh...who needs evidence?

[@jedclampett631]

Comments section seems like a Lynch mob... Here's a radical idea, let's just wait for some evidence.

[@sonnyc3826]

@@jedclampett631 he was going 80 in a 10 zone..he needs ot be in prison

[@jedclampett631]

@@sonnyc3826 my mistake, didn't realize you were sitting on your dock with a radar gun that night.

[@deuceman32]

The lower right photo on the FB page screenshot shows an open can of beer adjacent to the boat speedometer which clearly indicates that the boat is in motion. This suggests to me an operator who believes that the rules don't apply to him.

[@user-rb6hg9jx5w]

that does not look like a 10km/hr impact

[@amandasnider2644]

You'd be surprised how little speed equals a big amount of force. I was shocked when my father hit a massive buck with his car (I was in the passenger seat) and we were going around a corner on a country road so we were going 15km to 20km and the huge buck flew the length of a school bus and then it skidded even further. It's not surprising that it takes little speed for boats to get on top of each other when you remember that boats are super slick and aerodynamic shaped and water is a lubricant etc etc.

[@jessiec1194]

In the US that would be 6 mph roughly, just over the No Wake speed limit. It’s also called idle speed. So I agree, that boat was traveling much faster.

[@knowledgeandmultiskilled]

@@jessiec1194 I don't think speed is the problem. Take a good look at how the boats were made.

[@joez1589]

@@knowledgeandmultiskilled Fiberglass and aluminum boats have always been made that way. There are no bumpers and the operators are expected to know the boating regulations.

[@ericvonp]

Probably 80-90 mph approaching a 10 mph boat

[@Big_Boss4269]

As someone who was friends with one of the girls in high school, and as someone who works on a boat for a living: we need stricter laws for boating after dark. A boat collision has two big concerns: the collision itself, and then drowning after. I only knew one of the three victims and she was a wonderful person and a ray of sunshine, I am certainly praying for their souls, and for their families.

[@malcolmtmelissa]

sorry for your loss

[@vinny2555332]

As someone who dreamt of being on a boat , I agree

[@user-ri7zx7bf7i]

The speed boat looks like he was driving like a lunatic

[@jeffspicolli593]

I didn't see the speed boat being driven at any speed.....link please.

[@SnowPiercer1975]

​@@jeffspicolli593Lol, do you think they drifted together just from the current?😂.

[@Roddy556]

​@jeffspicolli593 there isn't any live footage available but most people can look at the wreck and extrapolate that.

[@tonyfulford3175]

@@jeffspicolli593 Maybe you should think before posting. Yes, the speed boat magically found it's way on top of the fishing boat all by itself. It wasn't traveling at any speed. What a lame comment.

[@GrumpyTV12]

People ..... we all need to not jump to conclusions here ... yes the speed boat is on top of the fishing boat .... many causes might cause this without the speed boat being at fault. Without actually having an eyewitness account it is difficult to make a judgment. And example is the speed boat passing the fishing boat and the fishing boat might have crossed infront of the path of the faster boat. If the driver of the faster boat had hands on the throttle, a collision could very easily cause the driver to lurch forward, causing more throttle to be applied, making it look like the speed boat was traveling way to fast. It also could have been a mechanical failure on one of the boats. I am not saying that the fishing boat is at fault or am I saying the speed boat was. I do commend law enforcement in not jumping the gun and doing what looks like a proper investigation.

[@KTMGREG55]

Not surprised a no wake speed limit was disobeyed and also operating at dusk or night hrs and no lights . Completely senseless accident .

[@joe-hp4nk]

Stupidity on the water is never a good thing.

[@SnowPink90]

What a darn shame. Condolences to the 3 young people’s families. 😔

[@kenhargreaves1018]

Bobs Lake where the accident happened is a very narrow long lake with many bays and no room for a speed boat to drive without coming close to cottages , swimmers, fishing boats, etc at high speed. I have flown over the lake several times! Unfortunately, we have the same situation of Loughborough Lake just north of Kingston as well, where there is a gentleman with a high speed boat similar to the one on Bobs who does exactly the same unsafe operation and soon there will be an incident there as well!!

[@joez1589]

Bob's lake is fine for speed boats and bass boats. Just obey the rules and regulations. Been on that lake many times and never come close to witnessing anything like this even on really busy days.

[@neilwhitaker6284]

I am not boat expert but I'm thinking its the fault of the speedboat that ran into the back of the other boat and now on top of its' fault. (stating the bleedn obvious).

[@MrLEO1353]

It doesn't take a boat expert to figure that out.

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@MrLEO1353 It will take a boating expert to determine if the fishing boat has navigation or anchor lights on and if the speed boat was in a restricted speed area.

[@neilwhitaker6284]

@@jeffspicolli593 they did say in the video that the accident happened in a part of the channel that is speed restricted with numerous visible 10kmh signs along the bank. The editors put a shot of one of the 10kmh signs in the piece. It was that bit of information that led me to me stating the obvious in my original comment.

[@danamama6766]

@@neilwhitaker6284 I have been around boats and water and your thoughts are correct. No boat ends up on top of another boat going slow. Period. It would be an incredible speed with a lifted front end to get on top the position it was in. And the police for the love of Pete must know this.....

[@neilwhitaker6284]

@@danamama6766 that was what I was thinking, he was going fast to end up on top of the other boat. I suppose the police can't say anything because they don't want to say anything to jeopardize the later court case. Probably more of a policy and practice to stay quiet. They don't want to say anything that could be taken by a lawyer to make them look unbiased.

[@AussieBodybuilder]

30 year jail sentence for Matt Splinter

[@flightographist]

I resolved to include an air horn in my kayak kit this season. On Victoria Day a clown speeding on the river almost collided with me...clear conditions, not busy or distracting and this 'captain' wasn't paying attention, if I was not experienced he would have killed me. The water needs more enforcement.

[@aidenschvatkok5732]

One of these summers I’m going to buy a kayak. I would never go on the big lake here (location redacted) too many idiots. Lots of smaller lakes with no boat launches to go on here thankfully.

[@Brutus1819]

Put This guy in jail

[@leegannon9845]

That is so sad. Condolences to the families. 😪😪

[@michaelwittman563]

no charges yet this loser should be in jail for the rest of his lousy life just think what the parents of these 3 kids are going through

[@jeffalderson461]

In Ontario the speed limit on lakes is 10km/h within 30 meters (98'5") of shore . Most people don't know the boating laws. I see it all the time especially with personal watercraft.

[@87yugo74]

You know who is at fault. Speed kills

[@Pooler18]

Some people have more money than brains which is usually harmless but if they also weren't raised right and dgaf about the rules it's just a matter of time. Unfortunate he didn't just take himself out in a single craft incident, very sad. Traumatizing thing to be part of the rescue as well. All completely avoidable.

[@aidenschvatkok5732]

I read somewhere that he also died but not sure if that is true. If he’s alive he’s going to wish he was dead after this

[@LuckyTown77]

Serial reckless boater.

[@chrismarshall6647]

As a boater of both these type of boats I make it a rule to be off the water when the sun goes down . Boating after dark is dangerous.

[@MrChrisTew]

Dudes got a Corona on the dash in the last pic.....

[@cpgixxer]

I suspect two things, A- the speed boat driver wasn't going that fast and B- the people in the fishing boat had no lights on. If the speedboat were WOT it would have cleared the fishing boat and ended up 50ft away. I think the driver of the speedboat didn't see the other boat (no lights) and hit it at low speed, it's all very tragic.

[@richardlarose8863]

Knowing our "justice" system, he'll blame it on being "abused" as a child and he'll get probation. Why are even these boats made!!?? They serve NO useful purpose

[@sheldonkelly1712]

That looks like a racing boat like a hydrofoil or something should not be allowed on a cottage lake period.

[@swordslayer5602]

Not the boats fault, like a gun its not the gun.

[@andrewhately5739]

A hydrofoil or something lol. Maybe if you have zero clue about a topic just don't add you stupidity to it. This looks to me like an on plane crash. I'm guessing the tunnel hull was going maybe 30mph...I'm sure that boat is capable of 90mph. If it was going any faster than 30mph it wouldn't be sitting on the pop can fishing boat like that. Terrible accident no doubt but excessive speed is not to blame

[@7477238]

RIP to the victims. Something tells me the operator of the speedboat won't be facing charges as he hasn't been charged as of yet.

[@poppyrowland1385]

Too soon. Lots of investigation to come before charges are laid. Obviously SOMEONE was speeding, with three deaths. There will be charges. 🙄

[@jaysonsacobie4617]

My condolences to the families

[@66balsam]

It seems obvious what happened but until the investigation is complete it seems unfair to judge anybody on this tragedy.

[@briandufoe3719]

Growing up in Muskoka it use to be you didnt need to look out for the prop boats when swimming, as they were supposed to be looking out for you ! But then it became necessary to safeguard yourself by keeping an eye out for the propboats when swimming. Lot of it has to do with alcohol,too fast of a boat for those on controls. Boats in the summers ,skisleds in the winter, same reason.

[@Alphapugdaddy]

My mom lives in Bobcaygeon. There are drunken idiots on houseboats, private yachts and offshore racers going through the locks all the time. Lot's of wealthy cottage owners in the Muskokas. When and if you actually spot an OPP cop, they seem more concerned with the amount of fish caught and whether or not you have all the appropriate safety gear onboard then they are checking whether you are fit to drive or if that blender you have visible on the top deck of your houseboat is for making smoothies or margaritas.

[@bluebisous]

This level of tragedy is not the result of 10km/hr. 😢

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

Put him in jail for life

[@smokeskull]

That boat is like having a 426 Hemi in a VW Beetle

[@robertcowie8230]

Kevin Olearys lawyer will get him off, money talks

[@cdncitizen4700]

a) O'Leary wasn't driving, his wife was... and b) The other board had NO lights at night.

[@calvinlockett2963]

what a joke???? police are dumber than a second coat of paint. Duhhhhh, whos at fault????? Must have been a protected class driving that speedboat.

[@joez1589]

Wow, must be nice to have all the answers. Did you see navigation lights on both boats? Were they on? Speedboat most probably at fault but everyone has to follow the regulations to avoid these terrible outcomes. Let the police do their investigation before you hang anyone.

[@christopherwelch136]

Who was at fault? Are you serious?

[@howardkramer2099]

Unfortunately, nothing will happen to the driver of the speedboat. Even if he is charged, he will be given bail, within hours, and be on his way. Two years from now, he will be remanded, and a new trial will be set, for another two years down the road. When the case finally gets to court, all will be forgotten, and the driver will allowed to go with his life. No charges, and, probably, no remorse!

[@forposterity4031]

Global is useless. No information given. Was the fishing boat docked, was it open water, who was on what boat, water condition. Garbage reporting.

[@garygjl9036]

lol. stupid comment forposterity, global is the only news outlet that reports real news.

[@elizabethmonsell1847]

All mainstream news like this now. Very bad, no info, and articles are written so poorly.

[@pacman3556]

the accident just happened and it is an ongoing investigation. The only clueless one here is you.

[@tony--james]

@@pacman3556 pacman is right, all the news are vague on this, as they simply don't have the info, and it's way too early in the investigation, takes time, a lot of time for this stuff to get done, it's a complex scene

[@elizabethmonsell1847]

@@pacman3556 it's been a few days where is the new information? Still crickets, and they do this on purpose. They never give much details. Or the OPP will take months to finish their report, but news media has moved on so not covering.

[@treaty8631]

Rediculous...there is zero need to go faster thrn the requirement by law ...your there to enjoy...not speed like a lunatic

[@user-uz1si3fu1i]

Wow that’s not good

[@markusp1012]

Where did the boat get hit by the launch? That boat sits low he was more then likely going 40+

[@lucyl6135]

Don’t expect much of a sentence if he’s charged… look at the drunk driver Marco Muzzo, he was out on full parole within 6 years and he killed 3 kids and their grandpa.

[@beverley1539]

Blessings to all Truly Tragic. Southern Ontario Canada 🐝🇨🇦

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

He will be charged!!!

[@tomstephens2648]

The owner wanted to feel the wind in his hair.Substituting hair for speed.He probably owns a convertible BMW.

[@nickyb7266]

Tragic 😢

[@danamama6766]

What jerk drives a race/speed boat on a Lake and in the dark hammers it and manages to drive right up on top of them? And was never warned before or told that boat should not be on the Lake. Traumatizing cottagers for years. How was he allowed. What a terrible sensless crime. And he is ok. Lucky him.

[@donaldteal6315]

My condolences to the family's. Rest in peace ✝️ All Gods angels are in Heaven.Gos be with the family's ✝️🕊️🇺🇸

[@pamelaphillips]

Somebody acting dumb on the lake. Showing off that went wrong. 😡

[@hazysativa3045]

Police are just taking their time to ensure a solid case. It will take a few weeks for toxicology and accident data to be compiled. Speedboat driver is going to jail for a long time. That definitely was NOT 10 KM/H.

[@HOTROD650]

Engine ecm history will tell the tale

[@thedrabfour]

Blame it on the wifey!

[@Scorpiotwinnk]

💀💀

[@Scorpiotwinnk]

A guy was driving the boat

[@worstknightmayor4439]

Any lights on?

[@Francois_Dupont]

drunk and blind according to annonymous sources.

[@jimplimkin4026]

The fishing boat has NAV lights. If they were on we would never know. But I bet that speed boat has no navigation lights

[@solkinar]

​@@jimplimkin4026the speed boat has a 360 white light on a mast on the stern. I don't see lights on the bow.

[@percys9427]

I will be surprised if this speed boat driver gets a day in Jail ! Canada Eh !

[@nag2129]

Stop saying Kingston Ontario, its almost an hour away from Kingston.

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

You are right....he probably drives his car like an entitled monster. He has taken 3 young lives!!!

[@dougjones9493]

It appears the top of the motor on the fishing boat penetrated the hull of the speed boat thats why they are stuck together.

[@koryyaretz5959]

Why were they in the middle ofnthe lake in the dark at 9pm its both in the wrong. Thats why people have toys to have fun. Its the guy in the fishing boat who should be charged not the speed boater. Why were they parked in the middle of the lake stupid.

[@kevinarmstrong6957]

Very tragic that three young people lost their lives .

[@jeffspicolli593]

Reading the comments it's clear that there are quite a few free, free, Palestine experts on the Middle East types now experts on boating as well.

[@user-bl3mi8dl3l]

Matty splinter is going to jail for a long time.

[@adamrigby7409]

I think that tunnel hull was doing well over 10 to mount the other boat like that thoughts are with the families they just wanted to have a nice long weekend and now they will never forget this

[@craigaustin4779]

"Bigger and faster" ? They were 16 or 17 foot boats with small engines, don't blame the equipment. That's like blaming forks for obesity or pencils for bad writing.

[@ColdWarCanada]

Beer can in the one photo

[@marshwetland3808]

Reminder? This turd was a known quantity. Judging by the guy who heard him all the time and knew this was inevitable, as he said in this interview, the cops should have been on the operator of the "Y wdnt ya" boat.

[@gingersnapped5235]

Condolences to the families of these young adults, this should never have happened. Boating is a responsible activity, attention is crucial . May the victims be at peace. So so sad.

[@joelfresque6335]

Big deal the guys Facebook post it’s a long weekend. His post was nothing

[@sebastienguenette7903]

😢😢😢😢

[@shornandkenny]

Geese, be safe people. Much love from london ON

[@rickvervoort9536]

If a gun was involved we would already know who's fault it would be. Sadly it was only boats.

[@NWNKNP]

Usual people this time

[@georgesimon6041]

Gotta be whyte or it would be hush hush.

[@rickvervoort9536]

@@georgesimon6041 Maybe if they banned boats we wouldn't even need to have the discussion about skin color.

[@worstknightmayor4439]

Any lights on?

[@rickvervoort9536]

@@worstknightmayor4439 Who needs lights when the boat magically goes out of control?

[@johnh9604]

They couldn’t of been going that fast. I suspect the boat would’ve flew over the other boat at a grate rate of speed. I wonder if the fishing bot had lights on

[@Scorpiotwinnk]

Don’t drive drunk at night in the dark

[@wintertarzanjagrup2527]

plz keep your boots on the ground people

[@wintertarzanjagrup2527]

the ttc is the only reason why im still alive lol

[@kevinc1851]

Note this happened at 9:30 PM. Being a cottage boater and one who drove day and night, I would bet ultimate cause of collision was no lights on in the fishing boat and no flashlight either. I would estimate once a month I would pass within 50' of a small fishing boat with no lights on and no flashlight signalling us their location. In half the cases I did not see the fishing boat until I was passed them, it depended on the night sky. Speed or alcohol may have been a factor but I doubt the root cause. First thing I would look for is a flashlight or light switch in the ON position if equipped, remember 9:30 is just past dusk they may not have turned the lights ON yet. BTW we had one collision like this in all my years on the lake, no alcohol and reasonable speed. It was a small aluminum with no lights that caused the collision, fortunately no injuries but the aluminum looked like Jaws bit the front off the boat.

[@waynegass3760]

I would say that during the investigation there will be a high probability of alcohol abuse in this collision. The time of day of the collision, the weather conditions power contribute to excessive alcoholic consumption. I hope that is not the case but if I were a betting man I would definitely put my money on alcohol being the cause

[@blueabattoir]

Alcohol and speed are a deadly combination.

[@natevm7888]

Apparently this happened at about 9:30 at night so it was dark, don't think fishing boats have enough lights to hardly be noticed for a speedboat literally made for speed. Speedboats should be made illegal in family cottage areas long ago.

[@andrewhately5739]

You sound like a reasonable person😅

[@docksidemarine4273]

Amaizing how people jump to conclusions. The fishing boat had no lights on. Wheres the mention of that? Nah lets just make speedboats look bad. Was he speeding? Maybe. But he made it half way up the other boat so not like he was putting the hammer down. He would have went right over it and blew his boat to pieces.

[@tony--james]

"The fishing boat was moored to a concrete dock and not engaged in navigation. Therefore did not require navigation or anchor lights." also a new witness on TV said he heard the speedboat gun it, right before the crash

[@tuvantran1692]

The speed boate is a supeck

[@JasonDudeson]

Drinking and boating is very common.

[@justayoutuber1906]

Sad. The owner looks like a cop

[@blue123111]

What if........ The open bow boat didnt have his lights on, or didnt have right of way and cut in front of him? It happen.

[@noellarash367]

Boats (specially speed boats) should NOT be allowed on the lake after dark…alcohol most likely involved. Poor ppl on the fishing boat

[@swordslayer5602]

How about just common sense, we do not need more regulations

[@tony--james]

@@swordslayer5602 "People living on Bob’s Lake say they have complained about the boat’s excessive speeds in the past. OPP"

[@peterray5935]

Everyone needs to shut the hell up. If you weren't there and didn't witness what happened then don't pass judgement. I am sure this was not as simple as one party at fault, it looks like a series of bad decisions and ignorance lead up to this tragedy. My heart is very sad for all parties involved.

[@pinocircular9913]

Glad you got that off your chest...unfortunately other people have opinions as well and are free to express them. If you don't like the situation with others yapping then stay away from the site. D e l e t e t h i s c o m m e n t w i t h C A U T I O N >>>>>>>

[@scottjacopian3191]

Really DUDE..... the news is nightly...and no, 99% of us aren't there. So you SHUT UP peter😂

[@Jaws...]

Happen Saturday, pulled the boats Monday. In a 10km zone two boats wouldn't have that impact. Who's driving and if it has been advised that no one says who, the rich caring man doesn't care as much as you think. If not one of you, it's all of you on 3 counts of manslaughter. Not sure why it's being mentioned different high-schools to people who have been out of school for years on aledged ages. On the looks of the age if boat owner, I'd hope the reason for no charge 'yet' is because it's family. Hopefully not hookers or minors that seem not able to be victims lately. Absolutely horrific and yes I have speed through 10km waterways in my younger years, and thank God I'd didn't commit manslaughter doing so... or does it matter if you do or not. To the investigators who may have someone invading a Police investigation. It's now Tuesday and if driver is still unknown, you definitely have someone invading and loosing chance to making 3 counts sentence to 1 and adding another charge of invading a Police investigation

[@Mmmmmmmk875]

Huh

[@Jaws...]

@@Mmmmmmmk875 not sure if that's an enlightening tone or question tone and if it's the latter, you will need to elaborate

[@Jaws...]

Ok quote me "huh" in question tone to people liking what I'm still in question of 😅🤣

[@noellarash367]

Whaaat?

[@Jaws...]

If people like things without have defined meaning, have I got a story for you. So it's being aledged hammas is in Canada (still not updated on the government terrorists watch page, but nothing has for years. People keep telling me that it doesn't happen in Canada). Either way I've been claiming that hammas has committed The biggest retreat in human history, for you can't get any further away from the still live hostage situation they started. Well we are getting closer to residents on the moon so, might be beaten one day. That's only if this is still considered a retreat because with thought, that public treasury money has been online extorting children, without parents permission, because to the child, thier parents are in trouble for them not being 13 yet, having an account could put thier parents in jail. hammas didn't retreat, they came to paradise if that's the moral fiber of aledged national security. When my generation was that age, common knowledge was girls had to suck a dick to get in a movie. Now that is the movie and hope that thought of self-proclaimed national heroism isn't just youthful common knowledge 😳 Hollywood Me Too movement was a while ago now and took way too long before activated. If it's a reality of this happening and being common knowledge to the youth, I'd hope it's not 20 years before something is done... and it will get done... huh

[@kevinc1851]

Funny how my comments concerning no lights on the fishing boat was the root cause got deleted. Perhaps it did not fit the media narrative on speed / alcohol which may have been second and third factors. CTV had a much better report with less media opinion.

[@cdncitizen4700]

Which is ODD for "CTV", they usually lead the standard narrative.

[@blueabattoir]

Stupid and drunk boat operators are the root cause.

[@user-mb5mj7qk2b]

Yes i deleted my post of fishing boat having no lights after i watched video again and seen how the front of the speed boat got destroyed by the fishing boats motor ,speed was the factor

[@alexg9727]

ban boats

[@cdncitizen4700]

... Liberals will ban "assault boats", whatever that mean - but it sounds good.

[@alexg9727]

@@iamlucidess Ban lakes too

[@craigcp7455]

WHY NO DEPORTATION? ASKING FRANCE HERE

[@NormPelletier-kt8qk]

Wait until the judge puts the hammer down jail for life.