Sydwayz

Yes. I believed he served around 15 years. He has since been released.

Sydwayz

This one only has 3.5 450s left. See ALL the pics. That NorTech hit the bigger boat HARD, and more than a few people on the bigger boat where knocked about and injured; hence all the counts.

302Sport

Couple things and I don't drink while operating my boat and do not boat at night, so I'm not standing up for the guy who caused this accident and then left the scene, but:

The way the way the legal system works in most states, if you are drunk and get into a fender bender (which I would consider this situation after looking at the damage and the sheer size difference of the boats) and assess that there are no major injuries to either party, you are better off to leave and turn yourself in when sober for a multitude of reasons. The first being they cannot prove that you were drunk, and when you turn yourself in the next day you simply get evading/leaving the scene of an accident which is a slap on the wrist compared to a DUI in Connecticut although it sounds like in the state this accident occurred this is a much more serious crime.

Again, I'm just pointing out that sometimes the correct moral or ethical decision in a situation like this is not the one with the least legal consequences.

302Sport

The only pics I can find are of a little rash down the port side bow. Where are the other ones?

302Sport

Do you think if he had stayed, he would've gotten less than 15 years?

Sydwayz

"11 counts of failure to render aid"
That's 11 people who were injured on the paddle boat, due to an accident that was the NorTech driver's fault. And he failed to stop and render aid.
The entire side of NT CC collided with the paddle boat, and it was likely far enough up on it's side the the INNER port outboard made contact with the paddle wheel/boat and knocked that lower unit off.
That is NOT a "fender bender".

A smarter/****tier person would have stopped, called for assistance to report the incident, stated he felt like his boat was sinking, left his lights on, and drove to his destination to render aide to his passengers, and to not create a navigational hazard and reduced the number of victims out on open water. And then would have had his buddy film him downing a 1/2 a bottle of Jack Daniels while on the shore "because he was a nervous wreck after the accident."

Sydwayz

Sydwayz

He was going fast enough to literally ramp over over the back of the cruiser, clear it, land, and keep on going. He was a known alcoholic with a history of said issues. He too was injured in the crash/incident.
I can't say, but I don't think continuing on was his smartest move after his dumbest move.

302Sport

You are correct that’s probably the best plan I’ve heard. A lot of quick decision making in a tense situation.

cheech

Sydwayz took care of pic but here is LINK to the video and more to story.
Very bottom video.