Deadly Ontario boat crash witness says he's seen same boat speeding many times before

[@AlbertaleoAlbertalei]

I hope the "Judge" thinks the same thing. "It's time to put the f'ing hammer down".

[@TheDarkPorkins]

I'd love for that to be the Judge's final line before sentencing "And to quote you, good sir..."

[@gamingbigfats3934]

Most likely a Liberal judge, so no jail.

[@ironx]

Where are the charges?

[@troyamandajames1416]

That girl was killed minding her own business that man in that speed his recklessness killed an innocent woman and he needs to serve time for his actions.

[@ArmageddonAng]

He killed two wonderful young women and one young man and the other young man is fighting for his life in the hospital. All were in that fishing boat listening to music

[@thecount1001]

uh, i think he's dead.

[@dwaynemartin8256]

​@@thecount1001Shame

[@fishmonger6879]

I am state side, how are the laws up there?

[@ArmageddonAng]

@@fishmonger6879 very strict boating rules. The speedboat driver was guessed by a witness to be travelling at around 60 miles an hour in a 10 zone. Driving along the shoreline

[@lenvillemaire4751]

The speed boat guy is a criminal

[@Liz-sn1mm]

From his social media posts, you could almost call it "premeditated".

[@blackandgold676]

@@Liz-sn1mm Link?

[@jacoblyons6992]

I knew them from school so sad

[@alberta8878]

People like this ruin everything for everyone

[@Sweetcnj01829]

And traumatized this poor guy being interviewed

[@SamsungS23-eb7fn]

Well said. Sorry for the family, but hope it does not wreck boating for everyone. Throw the book at the person at fault.

[@Scorpiotwinnk]

Men*

[@marcuslinton310]

Partly, but it's also the karens and darens who will shout the loudest for even more regulations. There was already a speed limit and the dillhole witness sounds like he never actually reported this guy for speeding before so he is part of the problem by ignoring the problem. Where is water patrol? Around you here water patrol seems to be all over the f'n place just looking to bust anyone and everyone for anything and everything.

[@JRFergus]

Should be charged with murder, lifetime ban from motorized vehicles.

[@joelfresque6335]

Enough

[@jacquespage888]

5 year jail term please

[@Birdie-gd9qn]

​@@jacquespage888for each life with no possibility of parole

[@ObscureReference9]

the lifetime ban should be easy to inforce considering he should get life in prison

[@SCVM__]

Which boater? Still No Accurate Details

[@Band-lz5gb]

Fishermen here, been fishing going on 50yrs, this isn't new, we see these fools all the time acting as if they own the lake, stiffer penalties need to be addressed.

......what if it was a sparkly "bass" boat with a 200 hp motor?

[@elena6516]

ya, them too!

[@SCVM__]

Then You Know the Regulations for Anchorage after Dark Near a Narrow Navigation Channel Right?

[@Larch_Lane_Puppies]

Where did you get the idea they were anchored ?​@@SCVM__

[@SCVM__]

@@Rocksteady246 The Only and Correct Answer is NO

[@sfm5s]

Based upon what was released on the drivers social media basically saying that he was going to put the hammer down all weekend this witnesses report sounds pretty spot on.

[@HypocriticYT]

No respect and immaturity goes a long way to being completely incompetent

[@marshallmintz7564]

It is absolutely clear as to what caused this accident. Maybe the fishing boat was not properly lighted but they were in a 10 km boating zone and did not deserve to die. On a highway if a car is doing 80 mph in a 10 mph zone he is guilty of a crime......water is the same.

[@knowledgeandmultiskilled]

Try both boats!

[@Icepressa]

@boyce5994 and at that time he wouldnt have been ontop of the water yet so the boat wouldnt even have been going that fast yet

[@Icepressa]

@boyce5994 every boat comes out ontop of the water its called plaining some boats cant really do it but those are big yachts

[@mikebayliss1118]

Totally agree, as a long time fisherman I've never understood the draw of speed boating in general let alone in low light conditions when you know there is a chance somebody else may be on the water. The thought process should be no different than driving at night in moose country, there is no reaction time available. I've always said it's too easy to get a boat license, there are far too many that don't deserve them.

[@marshallmintz7564]

@@mikebayliss1118 I disagree about the license....because it is similar to licence for handgun or car......those who break the law care not a whit for licence requirements. Enforcement and huge penalties for reckless behaviour BEFORE someone is dead is the answer.

[@donlowery1275]

problem is that people have seen him the last years , know what boat and have smart phones that can record him , and never report the dummy. Now 3 kids are dead . The post he made a head of time bragging tells you exactly what type of individual. I hope the judge makes an example out of him and gives him many years to think about it and is never allowed to operate any machine again . Not even an electric tooth brush . So many people with no dick , gotta make up for it , by getting the biggest engines and equipment possible and have no regard for very obvious and common sense rules .

[@GWNorth-db8vn]

Know what happens if you report something like this to the cops? Absolutely nothing.

[@sonnyc3826]

i hate to say it but sadly not much will probably happen to this guy i wouldnt doubt it if he maybe gets 3 years for all 3 deaths ...

[@donlowery1275]

@@GWNorth-db8vn reporting nothing does nothing to. If you tell police about a car on the road , they go after them . But like i said , doing nothing cost 3 lives .

[@elena6516]

the thing is, what can you report? nobody follows up with reports anymore, nobody cares about anything. all the systems are broken. it is not politically correct to name and shame, or enforce anything, or fine rich people for breaking the rules. all the powers do is wait to pick up the bodies.

[@SCVM__]

Witness Clearly describes Boat coming through the narrows (80m Wide) at slow speed and accelerating into the bay which is 350 Meters wide at its Narrowest point. - There is no speed limit on most lakes in Canada. Within 30 metres of shore the limit is 10 km/hr in Ontario. - Anchored boats under 7 m (23’)If the boat is in or near a small channel, anchorage or an area where other boats regularly navigate Require : 1 all-round white light at night (Must be Visible at over a Mile) or 1 ball during the day, and An additional all-round white light. ....Did You See one?

[@chrismarshall6647]

As a boater myself I find that most people that boat are responsible citizens while on the the water . There are however some very irresponsible people behind the steering wheels of some boats as I have witnessed. As a fisherman with a similar boat involved in the crash I try not to be on the water after dark . The loss of life and to those injured should never have happened. It is clear that the speed boat clearly ran over the stern of the fishing boat while being driven in a willful reckless manner. The operator of this speed boat should be charged with criminal negligence causing death . Such a loss of three people being killed.

[@jimfleury6349]

That is a 100 mph capable boat !!! Operator had no respect for posted speed limit and sounds like it was a common occurrence. Lock him up and throw away the key.

[@XcmxMccqx]

85.. and no .

[@XcmxMccqx]

@playforfun-gp2bn 5 years federal prison more likely

[@jimfleury6349]

Plus a lifetime of knowing he killed innocent people !!!

[@TheIronDuke9]

In 30 years he'll get into politics and get voted into office

[@Phukugoooglification]

He's that guy that drives tail gate on drivers doing the speed limit on highways, and passes then going up hills on solid center lines. ITS ALL ABOUT HIM!

[@pheejl7534]

From the interviewees story it sounds like the speed boat operator is a guy that everyone loves… to hate.

[@Birdie-gd9qn]

For an obvious reason!

[@turtlebeef]

he strikes me as the kind of guy that complains about anyone and everyone that disrupts his lake peace in anyway

[@weare7416]

​@@turtlebeefrestricted speed zone...worthy complaint

[@SCVM__]

@@weare7416 Witness Clearly describes Boat coming through the narrows (80m Wide) at slow speed and accelerating into the bay which is 350 Meters wide at its Narrowest point. - There is no speed limit on most lakes in Canada. Within 30 metres of shore the limit is 10 km/hr in Ontario. - Anchored boats under 7 m (23’)If the boat is in or near a small channel, anchorage or an area where other boats regularly navigate Require : 1 all-round white light at night (Must be Visible at over a Mile) or 1 ball during the day, and An additional all-round white light. ....Did You See one?

[@TheDarkPorkins]

@@Rocksteady246 are you defending the speedboat dude?

[@daved5195]

There's always "that guy" who thinks the rules don't apply to him.

[@peterclare5312]

Speed boats shouldn't be allowed on lakes like Bob's Lake. The guy was clearly a show off. Obviously overcompensating for lack of brains! Now that he's taken life and ruined peoples lives, he'll be so heavily in debt from lawsuits and legal consequences it will haunt him all his remaining days, like the families that lost their loved ones. There needs to be motor size restrictions on inland lakes. It's not fair to the cottagers and families there. Something has to be done sooner than later!

[@SCVM__]

There is no speed limit on most lakes in Canada. Within 30 metres of shore the limit is 10 km/hr in Ontario Witness Clearly describes Boat coming through the narrows (80m Wide) at slow speed and accelerating into the bay which is 350 Meters wide at its Narrowest point. Anchored boats under 7 m (23’) If the boat is in or near a small channel, anchorage or an area where other boats regularly navigate Require : 1 all-round white light at night (Must be Visible at over a Mile) or 1 ball during the day, and An additional all-round white light.

[@AP-tp2mb]

Your comment is worthless .

[@SoWhat59]

​@@SCVM__ ?

[@mikeyirish214]

​@@SCVM__ did the anchored boat have lights on?

[@SCVM__]

@@mikeyirish214 That is kind of my point .... Everyone demanding "Justice" before the Evidence is Gathered. Notice How the Story has disappeared without Charges or Updates? If Speedboat Guy was Not Impaired and There was no Proper Lighting on the Fishing Boat ... Who is at Fault? If Speedboat Guy was Impaired .... It Would Be Everywhere. Their Purpose is Further Restrictions on the use of our Outdoors. - Beware

[@strikezonefishingadventures]

That boat is a racing boat - pure and simple. Add what looks to be a 250 hp motor, and you have a machine that is capable of speeds well in excess of 100 ( up to 120) kph. Idle speed for that boat is likely close to the 10 kph speed limit. To be a running a boat like that after dark at higher speeds is nothing short of careless and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, especially in a posted 10 kph speed zone. Boats don't have brakes. If you have ever been in a boat travelling much over about 70 kph, you quickly realize that you are covering water so quickly, it is extremely difficult to avoid a floating hazard object on a bright sunny day. Damn near impossible at night. A shame that so many people have had to die or be injured because of one irresponsible maniac!

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

more like 80-100 mph

[@SCVM__]

Clutch Your Pearls Tighter for the Media Mr "Fishing Adventure". You obviously didn't listen well, Don't know the Lake and Regulations ... Or Worse

[@SnowPiercer1975]

​​@@SCVM__Someone didn't listen well....and that person is you. It's been stated many times on many different reports that the channel it happened in is a designated 10km/h zone. You probably aren't even Canadian 😂

[@apparitionight]

@@Rocksteady246 And? Nothing. Unrelated to the accident

[@danamama6766]

Yes he should have been sited many times by the water police and warned. How he wasn't is terrible. That boat should never be allowed to be used on a lake. And I am sure people complained many times. So....very terrible outcome that he finally did the damage everyone knew would happen. And he was enabled to continue acting like a maniac because he was for some reason allowed. People get fined for fishing out of season....but wreckless known drivers driving insane boats are good? Such a very senseless tragic accident that could have been prevented. Just not right.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Nobody had lights on? Clearly dude that hit them in the dark deserves prison.

[@MrUranium238]

typical repeat offender

[@XcmxMccqx]

How so? He's killed people before?

[@smerchly]

@@XcmxMccqx Repeat speeder who has no respect for others including human lives. We have the same thing with repeat speeders who think they own the roads . Time to confiscate their 'toys' and sell them , and jail all repeaters.

[@AndSan-n7q]

​​​@@XcmxMccqxreally, it was only a matter of time before his actions destroyed someone's life, and it did.

[@Doug-zl8nb]

These are the clowns that get away with it

[@ironx]

The boat driver is from very rich family. Justice in Ontario isn't blind. It caters to the rich. Welcome to Canada. You only face justice if you're poor.

[@MikeSimpson81]

That eyewitness is going to be very crucial at trial, to say the least. He seems very credible on what he saw and heard.

[@ShawnLangford]

Seeings how drunk drivers get pathetic sentences I suspect this clown is going to do zero jail time.

[@neilfoster9517]

Everyone thinks they can drive a fast boat. Not a chance on a closed coarse not public waterway at night. Charge this clown.

[@cindycreateforlife]

An absolute tragedy caused by someone who thinks of his speed boat, as a toy! A toy for HIS pleasure, with immature people, the thrill they get hearing the powerful engines is everything! Only a fool runs a boat at high speed after dusk, and definitely not after dark! Even a small boat with legal lighting is very difficult to see at any distance, you need to be concentrating and cautious. My heart goes out to the families who will never be the same, also to the people who came to help in the aftermath. If you see repeat offenders on the water, video them and report them, nobody needs to die in a boat collision!

[@Eyespyd]

Idiots in boats are everywhere. Such a sad story. We have 20 foot plus river jet boats ripping past kayakers and sending 2 foot wakes at them on a daily basis here in Northern Alberta as well.

[@TheDarkPorkins]

@Rocksteady-hl2ks dunce commenter...

[@blueabattoir]

Rocksteady246 Let’s hear more about your many accomplishments!

[@TheDarkPorkins]

@@Rocksteady246 So you're a happy, well credentialed, successful dunce...

[@georgesimon6041]

Sounds like someone needs O'Leary's lawyer.

[@szzk7937]

There are multiple other factors, that got him out of it. He was not going over speed, and he said his wife was driving who was sober. Same time of night however, early night time they come back in thinking nobody else is out there without lights.

[@bennyblanco2523]

@@szzk7937 you mi$$ed the fact that he'$ loaded......

[@JimGibson-o5c]

No proof she was sober they are killers and off with money

[@peterrepeter1922]

@@szzk7937 Oh... The wedding crashers too!

[@guile6735]

​@@szzk7937she was drunk when they got to her cottage. She said she started drinking once they got home which is clearly a lie.

[@RobertCShannon]

Sincerely Many Many heartfelt Thanks to all the local cottagers who went out to help. Thank you for caring and assisting those in desperate need of help. I recognize what you went through with this selfless act of humanity. Robert

[@lesterdiamond6190]

even if someone did report this guy it's highly likely there was no follow up. I called in a driver so drunk he passed out cold at a red light ( I thought he had a medical emergency ), and the cops didn't even bother with it. No unit even called me back. No wonder people don't even report things.

[@aidenschvatkok5732]

I used to drive tow truck and eves dropped on the cops with a scanner. I can assure you they take impaired drivers seriously and would be on a guy passed out at a light like flies on $%*t. It could have been the 911 call taker screwed up, (I have called in something and then listened to it get dispatched completely differently than I described it to the call taker) or maybe they had some sort of major incident that pulled police resources away from the area you were in and they had nobody in position to attend.

[@lesterdiamond6190]

@@aidenschvatkok5732 the cop at the district office told me they were probably just having breakfast. it happened at 7:30 in the morning. Dude was just wasted.

[@bln3576]

Don't try and navigate a boat at high speeds in the dark. Prayers to those that parished needlessly.

[@Francois_Dupont]

like the anonymous source said from the begining: "speeding and drunk, a red menace."

[@SCVM__]

With No Evidence of Either

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@SCVM__ you are glowing.

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@Rocksteady246 according to experts, the red speed boat was photographied with beer can on the dash.

[@carbonunit6573]

Ignorance knows no bounds.

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

What an absolutely foolish and preventable accident this was. It’s so sad how one person’s stupidity can change so many lives. This accident was so preventable it’s unbelievable. I never understood why people are so reckless on the water. I see it all the time.

[@optimusdaddy7739]

Love and calm to families involved

[@dereks3029]

No regard for posted speed limits. No regard for anyone on the lake. Acting superior above others. Should get three life sentences for those he took.

[@Johnsmusic416]

That’s so terrible, my condolences to the family and friends of the injured and deceased.

[@JimHerbertOutdoors]

Boaters are like Harley Riders - over 50% have had at least 2 beers

[@sparkyobrian6417]

i hear the local authorities are giving the perp TWO slaps on the wrist.

[@davidrodgers2314]

Three kids were killed five other people were hurt, and everyone of these comments is talking about the guy that took their lives………😐

[@tinavemb]

Unfortunately the 4th young man in the fishing boat died Tuesday afternoon in hospital

[@giovanna722]

​@@tinavembRIP!

[@derek04151]

Y Wouldn't Ya ? Because I'm not an ignorant ahole.

[@erinrow399]

That poor man who witnessed it. You can hear his pain and distress. I hope you find some peace ❤

[@TuzeTea]

The fishing boat was between 2 docks, it wasn't just sitting out in the middle of the lake with no lights... this guy made a habit of speeding through as close to the shore as he could because it's a speed boat that can turn on a dime and instead of going through the middle path of the lake he went close to the docks and smashed into the fishing boat the kids were partying on. Those kids were not at fault. people need to stop blaming them because they were having fun partying on a boat after dark.

[@mtm101designs9]

The prison in Kingston isn't far away from Bob's Lake, let us hope the guilty party sees the inside of it for many years as well as being bankrupted by lawsuits.

[@blairhicks994]

@Rocksteady-hl2ks Criminal Negligence Causing Death (Section 220): Section 220 states that "Every person who by criminal negligence causes death to another person is guilty of an indictable offence and liable". Criminal negligence is defined in Section 219 as showing wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons. Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm (Section 221): This section states that "Every one who by criminal negligence causes bodily harm to another person is guilty of an indictable offence and liable". Dangerous Operation of a Vessel Causing Death (Section 249(4)): Section 249(4) states that "Every one who operates a motor vehicle, a vessel, an aircraft or railway equipment in a manner that is dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances, including the nature, condition and use of that place, and the amount of traffic that at the time is or might reasonably be expected to be at that place, and thereby causes the death of another person is guilty of an indictable offence and liable". Dangerous Operation of a Vessel Causing Bodily Harm (Section 249(3)): This section covers dangerous operation causing bodily harm and states that "Every one who commits an offence under subsection (1) [dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, vessel, etc.] and thereby causes bodily harm to any other person is guilty of an indictable offence and liable".

[@tinavemb]

@Rocksteady-hl2kshe ended the life of 4 young people for his own entertainment 🥵

[@tony--james]

@@tinavemb I bet alcohol is involved also, you can see the beer can on the dash of the boat in the one pic, , so I wouldn't put it past him

[@tinavemb]

@@tony--james 😢

[@tinavemb]

@@Rocksteady246 yeah I do. Actually the mother of my grandchild was close friends with all four of those kids. I also have friends that live right on the bay that witnessed the tragedy

[@Lisa-yw7ev]

How the hell are there not charges. If I was speeding on the 401, caused a crash that killed people, it’s vehicular manslaughter…why is he any different?

[@rcryderman11]

probably has money

[@MrJohnthefarmer]

Criminal negligence causing death seems to be a charge that fits. Also I would suggest a lifetime ban on a license to operate a boat. Edit: I have not heard any official word on weather the fishing boat had lights or not. At 9:30 + at night it would be pretty dark. That may be a factor on charges being laid.

[@reecedrystek2992]

You can see the Port/Starboard lights on the fishing boat but obviously not the tail rear white light since the speedboat is on top. These lights are usually pretty unreliably as few people boat at night and therefore are not maintained often but again can't gaurentee anything. There was a rear light on the speed boat. Usually the rear light is removeable and it looks like it does have port and starboard lights so I would say that it is a safe assumption that the speedboat was lit and the fishing boat it is unclear whether it was lit. All that said, having boated close to 25 years, I would not feel comfortable hitting more than 30 km/h on a well lit full moon night, on a lake that I am very familiar with, let alone speedboat speeds.

[@tonypalermo5796]

I was hit from behind while boating by a drunk boater who almost took my head off years ago. Alcohol is always a factor.

[@davidgarrisononthemove]

Lights or not on the fishing boat, had the other boat been doing 10 km hour the impact of this would have not made the newsreel, people would have lived. Given his online post, past history and witness accounts he deserves to be locked up for life

[@helmuthmassat]

I live on a small lake. There are too many ah who think freedom means violating the freedom of others.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

The owner of the speed boat will go to jail as he already posted his intentions of racing his boat in May, even though there was a 10 mph speed limit.

[@CarolMartin-xm1ri]

This catastrophe should be the event that finally addresses boat licensing and consequences - heinous crime.

[@cherylstevens9370]

Seems like the DNR as in water police and or the reg tree police want to throw the book at you for doing nothing but some a hole with a 12 year olds mentality driving like an a fatal crash looking for a place to occur and it’s too late to save those young souls.

[@karensinclair4189]

That driver was a real jerk driving like that. Putting others lives at risk. Deplorable, reckless behaviour.

[@Thebutcher205]

He’s not in jail yet… if I was her father

[@af5235]

Unclear to me if the victims boat had its anchor light on......that is a factor. That said, it is tantamount to, if not criminal behaviour to operate a vessel at full speed in the dark. I hope this fellow is criminally charged and sued civilly by the families of the victims. Horrible tragedy.

[@Lostinsaidsauce]

Wow how sad, what a nightmare for the family involved.

[@stevelindsay3643]

WOW!!! THAT'S AS SAD AS IT GETS FOR THOSE FAMILIES. I know Bob's Lake. It's a beautiful place where friends of mine had a cottage. It's a serene landscape typical of Cottage Country in Rural Eastern Ontario. Speed Boats like the one in this tragic story have no place on a lake that size. Anyone who puts a boat like that in the water isn't going to abide by the speed limits or they would not own that type of boat. Why he didn't have proper lighting on the boat to prevent hitting something in the dark is a serious lack of awareness on his part. I feel terrible for the families who lost loved ones due to this accident waiting to happen. May they find peace in some way to help them through.

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

What kind of person puts his foot down in a speedboot...in the dark!!!!

[@clambroth1923]

He'll probably claim the brakes failed.

[@stanpatterson5033]

Y Wouldn't Ya ?

[@IKhanNot]

Notice how nobody got charged yet 3 people are dead and more injured. I wonder if it's a friend of the OPP or some high up rich dude (Like a Marco Muzzo type) that will never see any consequences?

[@scottman624]

Braebury homes.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Yeah, don't bother with details, just give that hyperbolic speaker his 15 minutes in the sun.

[@TheGoat-sw4dr]

That’s why we need speed limits on water why do we let boats go 70 on lakes slow them down I love bass fishing to but guess what that favorite spot going to be there when you get there

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

You can be the reasonable one but when a drug drive drunk driver or a narcissistic driver rams into you, what do You Do? Terrible for the young people and their families.

[@PrinceStoner]

10 mph limit. Yet to do the kind of damage he did means he was doing atleast 3x the limit. The neighbor said he heard him over the blasting music. Means he was WOT. Probably going 75mph thru a bay let.

[@GH-oi2jf]

It's 10 kph.

[@makuribu]

Why is the "on location" dude standing in front of a marina in Toronto? CKWS is owned by Global and has (a few) news staff in Kingston. "I'm standing near some boats somewhere because this is a story about boats..."

[@mtnman3MTA3]

Where I live, there are no speed limits on the lakes. At night you go very slowly because there are no headlights on most boats. One would think that the fishing boat had it’s running lights on. You really can’t be too careful on the water at night.

[@mengkhang1037]

The picture of the owner is exactly how i would picture him. The tempo of their post also says alot about his character. How much will you bet that he will not take ownership of the crash and most likely blaim the victims for the cause of the crash. Should a tragic lost of life.

[@skvmbxgg247]

Condolences to the families and RIP to those lost

[@KennethLembo]

If you have a high speed capable boat. First and most important is to operate in a safe manner at all times. Second most important rule when you get on a boat always always wear a life vest. Under a seat or deck is no good.

[@GlynnisFitzpatrick]

Why are boats of that size allowed on such a small lake?

[@GlynnisFitzpatrick]

@@mediaisevil6730 that comment is disgusting

[@joez1589]

Bob's lake is massive, this is just a bay in Bob's lake. The boat is not massive, it has an outboard ~225hp typical for most 18ft+ bass boats and speedboats of that size. There are dozens of these on every lake on every weekend in Ontario. The driver is to blame, not the boat/size/outboard.

[@jonnie2bad]

it would be hard to find a boat any smaller

[@jonnie2bad]

@@joez1589 if the boat he hit did not have lights on and he wasn't impaired then case closed. They don't confirm either.

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

Heartbreaking....heartbreaking😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Larch_Lane_Puppies]

Comments here about about the fishing boat being an anchor (I've seen no such claim) or without lights (ditto), are interesting. People eager to defend the speeder. I can only assume they have the same mindset.

[@TheDarkPorkins]

100 % and you know they all vote conservative, too.

[@mikebayliss1118]

Bang on brother!!

[@TheDarkPorkins]

@@Rocksteady246 Nope, but i'd say you are, Bro!

[@joez1589]

Not defending the speeder. The regulations apply to everyone. Lights are required after dark for a reason. It's not to prove a point, but to not get hit. Is it the speedboats fault, of course it is 100%.

[@aloha_27]

Canadian Collision Regulations. "Rule 6 Safe Speed - International Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken into account: (a) By all vessels: (i) the state of visibility, (ii) the traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessels or any other vessels, (iii) the manoeuvrability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions, (iv) at night the presence of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter of her own lights, (v) the state of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards, (vi) the draught in relation to the available depth of water. The crash occurred about an hour after sunset. (i.e.- low visibility) It appears the speedboat failed to proceed at "safe speed" by definition.

[@jamesl9371]

I hope they are in prison for a long time. It’s criminal negligence

[@cindybailey9905]

DISGUSTING and other words I can't use on here. There is a bay speed limit to not cause a wake and shore erosion yet disregarded and no regard for the dark or that others may be on the lake.

[@AnhNguyen-qg4sv]

Very disgusting

[@terrylsc1]

Its not a good idea for either of those boats to be on the water in the dark.

[@johnbannister501]

What a disaster....waste of lives....if the guy continually broke the speed limit....why was this behaviour tolerated??

[@djmoot4428]

I did not get a name with that driver of the speed boat , or is this a privileged Criminal

[@junecoulthard8942]

🇨🇦 My Condolences to all of the Families and Friends who lost their precious Loved Ones because of One reckless Guy who chose to make a very bad decision. Truly heartbreaking 💔

[@ppatricktt]

aluminum boat could have been at anchor with no anchor light on.

[@noellarash367]

Whoever was driving that speed boat… needs to be held accountable. “An Accident Waiting To Happen”

[@barryadams2557]

Correct me if im wrong , but is that a prop stuck into the bow of the speedboat?

[@KennethLembo]

Should not be on plane after dark. Prayers for the families.

[@darlenemc3586]

The speed limit is 10 mph and this guy regularly brings his speedboat?

[@rmeldrum3541]

So sorry there beautiful young woman and their friend had to die , I feel so sad for all the families and friends. On account of a speedfreak that could not wait for daytime and a clear view of what and who was in sight. Condolences to all loved ones of all

[@vickihargreaves7112]

This was the perfect storm of what's been going on on Bob's Lake for some time: people not following boating regulations, disregard for neighbors with loud music which likely obscured the approach of the speed boat, testosterone driven driving and I'm afraid that soon we'll hear about the lack of life jackets. The county and municipality needs to step up re regulations. Neighbors in the lake have seen this coming for a while as this gentleman points out. We all knew the sound of this speedboat, even across the lake in the wide basin.

[@GregPalmer1000]

Why no charge yet...it doesnt take rocket science to determine who was at fault

[@rippertrain]

You got my guns , you might as well ban my boat now....

[@elim7228]

So dramatic

[@brandonstennes4931]

Why did they get your guns?.

[@rippertrain]

@@brandonstennes4931 they made my 5 rifles that are worth 3,500 a piece illegal with a stroke of a pen. No vote. All under the illegal war emergencies act.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

that is a speed boat racing style craft ! arrest charge and proceed to JAIL = MURDER !

[@JohnsonCook-t1q]

Dr Robert Strang of novascotia says LOCK IT DOWN THAT looks like a covid super spreader event!

[@matclairoux]

Get some help.

[@kk-rc6dw]

AFTER THE TRIALS?¿?

[@corydor4218]

Criminal negligence at the least.

[@philiplauzon1743]

Entitlement and complete and utter disregard for safety and life

[@JLUX100]

Like the kids drinking on a anchored boat in the dark without the proper white lights around the whole boat on like the law requires ? Anyone would hit them the way they were sitting

[@dougalexander7204]

I’m am so sorry for the young people’s family and friends. Condolences.,💐

[@pw6498]

Sincere condolences to the friends and families of the victims. Incredibly sorry about your loss.

[@timothymattson3680]

Judge should sentence the driver to wear a Diaper and hold a sign at boat ramp stating “ I killed people speeding at night in a no wake zone .”

[@samac_schnitzers3454]

& the season just got started… another me myself and I that doesn’t care about anyone else but themselves. Rip to the victims

[@lr3465]

Here's your go to jail pass, finally. This guy has a teenager mentality, thinks he invincible & just killed innocent people.

[@Shassefras]

Why were authorities not called on previous speed boat passings? This should have been prevented.

[@kc72186]

Boat driver's parole officer hasn't even been born yet.

[@mabb9205]

If the fishing boat didn’t have any lights, they are at fault. Driving a boat in the dark you are completely blind - cannot see difference between land, rock and water and most definitely cannot see another boat on the water.

[@stevelanglais3935]

Is the windshield alive on the right side ?

[@777poco]

the person driving that boat will be going to jail

[@VerissimusAurelius]

Breaks my heart❤🙏 what a senseless tragedy that never should’ve happened.

[@LizbethGerow]

i know in smaller towns the police sometimes take their time before charging someone, but this is getting silly. It's pretty clear which boat is on top of the other and who died.