KY Man Dies In Boating Accident

A Kentucky man died in a boating accident yesterday, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.TWRA said Billy Ray Martin, of Pikeville, died at Douglas Lake.While he was fishing with one other man, named Brandon Martin, their boat collided with a second boat, according to TWRA.The TWRA said Billy Ray died at the scene and Brandon was transported to UT Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.Officials say the use of life jackets was definitely a factor in saving lives.

Source: MG News


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