Originally Posted by tee4texas

A serious re-think of the use of these boats and these events is necessary ...

Originally Posted by Wicked Temptation

Info is largely speculation at this point.

The videos we've seen from local news show definite damage to the port side of the Nortech in the cockpit area. Haven't seen any footage Flash's boat so have no idea what it sustained as damage. The news is reporting that both boats were being towed to shore.

The damage I've seen confirms what I first suspected. This was not likely a head on crash as has been reported. That area of the lake does not have a blind corner where this might happen. There is a cove with a marina in the immediate area. It's possible that the Nortech was leaving a card stop and Flash was travelling, at speed, and at a 90 degree angle to the Nortech leaving the cove. I know this area well and it's the only explanation I can arrive at. Otherwise the two boats would have been able to see one another easily.

Whatever happened, it's a tragic loss and our prayers go out to the families and also everyone who was involved directly at the crash scene. Nothing can prepare us for this kind of thing.

Originally Posted by BigdTX

Here is some extended raw footage taken from the news helicopter cam.

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?cid=7

Originally Posted by BigdTX

Here is some extended raw footage taken from the news helicopter cam.

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?cid=7

Originally Posted by Shane

Is it possible to view the whole video? Why does it only play for a second or two for me?