AUSTIN, TX — One person was seriously hurt in a boating accident on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 5th, 2014, according to a news article from KVUE.
Police have said that they believe one person was hurt when the watercraft they were in became involved in an accident of an unspecified nature. It is not clear if they came into contact with another vehicle or not.
Scene of the Accident
One person was taken to the hospital after the accident for unspecified injuries.
Officials expect to release more information about the accident in the coming days.
Commentary:
I’d be very interested in finding out if one or both of the vehicles was rented. If it was, was the craft in perfect working order? Boats, ATVs and aircraft are comprised of motors and mechanical parts that regular cars have, and these parts tend to wear down, faster than cars actually, due to the constant aquatic exposure these vehicles face. If a mechanical problem in a rental craft caused this accident, the company that owns and operates the vehicle could be accountable for the damages when all is said and done.
–Grossman Law Offices
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