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Three Injured in Boating Accident; Driver Arrested
28 Jul
Summary
- A boating crash left three people seriously injured, including a child.
- Daniel Lawson was charged with reckless boating and tampering with evidence.
- The driver allegedly left the scene and attempted to have the boat towed.
A boating collision near Haulover Sandbar early on Saturday, July 26, 2024, resulted in significant injuries to three people. Among the injured were a juvenile male who sustained a hairline skull fracture and multiple head injuries, and an adult female who suffered a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, and a lacerated spleen. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged Daniel Lawson with reckless boat operation and tampering with evidence.
Investigators reported that Lawson did not immediately report the crash and instead moved his boat to another sandbar. He also allegedly contacted a towing company to remove the damaged vessel before authorities could conduct a full examination. Lawson appeared in court on Monday, July 28, 2024, without legal representation. He was released on a $45,000 bond, with a judge prohibiting him from operating a boat in the county while the case is pending.
