Louisiana Lawyer BlogFour Boaters injured and One Deceased in Lake Pontchartrain Boating Incident
On March 6, around 7 p.m. The Coast Guard received word that a boat struck the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge in Lake Pontchartrain. There were five people on board at the time of the incident. Four passengers were located and transported to a New Orleans area hospital by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as the Coast Guard searched for the fifth.
On Sunday March 7, the body of the fifth passenger on board was located in Lake Pontchartrain by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office, Coast Guard, and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries were all involved in the search for the fifth passenger following the incident. The four other passengers that were involved in this incident sustained serious injuries but are said to be in stable condition.
Broussard, David & Moroux offer their condolences and sympathy to the family and friends during this difficult time.
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