Friends of ours were in a terrible boating accident on Saturday. Still can't believe it. Adorable little 6 yr old Blake Richardson was killed Saturday afternoon in a boating accident 1/4 mile from our house. So Very Tragic...His father Mark was hurt very bad, and hopefully will not have permanant damage to his hand. The driver of their boat was Bill, Marks brother, he has some head injury, just went through a cat scan.. Another boat drove over the top of them while they were rounding a corner...They were on the correct side but the other driver was driving eratic and way too fast. He ended up driving over the top of their boat causing injury to both brothers and killing Marks 6 year old son... Blake. The dispicable act was...they left the scene of the accident. Our Deepest Sympathy to the entire Richardson Family. These are good hard working people, that are need of our help as a community.

A benefit act in the name of Blake Richardson has been opened at Hancock Bank. Diamondhead
Act #045397162
or you can mail the checks to our address since we will be seeing them through these difficult times.


Blake Richardson
8230 Maunalani PL. ....................this is my address
Diamonhead, MS 39525
account. 045397162

OR PayPal
[email protected]




Any help is so apprieciated...THEY HAVE NO INSURANCE...THANK YOU GUYS, funeral is tomorrow.

WLOX News - A young boy, injured in a boating accident in Hancock County died and two other passengers on the boat he was in sustained injuries. Six passengers from the other boat suffered minor injuries.

According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) two recreational boats collided head-on in Rotten Bayou near the Jourdon River north of I-10 in Hancock County on Saturday.

According to Hancock County Coroner Norma Stiglet the young boy was identified as Blake Richardson. An autopsy showed that multiple injuries caused by the impact resulted in his death. Stiglet stressed that drowning was not a factor in his death.

Richardson was pronounced dead at 11:35 p.m. Saturday at Hancock Medical Center.

Blake Richardson was riding with his father, Mark Richardson and his uncle, William Richardson at the time of the accident. William was operating the 19-foot Critchfield skiff. According to DMR Richardson was the only passenger wearing a life jacket on the skiff.

The other boat, a 22-foot Boston Whaler, had six people onboard. The 22-foot Boston Whaler was operated by George Brower II. All six passengers were ejected from the boat at the time of the collision and sustained slight injuries.

Blake Richardson was picked up by an airboat operator and taken to Devil's Elbow in Diamondhead where they were met by Hancock County Sheriff's Department, Diamondhead Fire and Rescue and American Medical Response.

The accident is still under investigation by DMR's Marine Control and Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. DMR has taken possession of both vessels and a blood test was taken on both vessel operators. Test results are still pending.

My condolences to the family and everyone involved. Sorry to hear this.
In behalf of my self and CCS, Inc. I will forward my support, and ask my fellow boaters to follow suit.
RIP little Blake.

Wow, that is terrible. My condolences to the family.

Thanks for letting us know.

Thankyou Payton and Paradox... We are having a very hard time with this. This child was such a cutie, and well behaved. I cant say to much cause I know all parties involved but the driver of the other boat left the scene...and that has me upset as well....that will come out later..I cant say anymore on that..just a tradegedy. Blakes spinal chord was severed, no child deserves this. Mark didnt realize that his hand was hanging by skin as he held little Blake, as well as he has deep lacerations up his back, shoulder and head. All they were doing was checking their trout lines for saturdays supper. The wife and daughter are always with them together, but luckily had a girl scouts meeting in New Orleans, otherwise they would have been there as well. RIP lil buddy.

Jeff so sad to hear. My prayers to the family, there is nothing sadder than losing a child

Jeff, I can't imagine losing a child like that. My condolences to the family. I am on the road for he next couple of days but I will definately send out a check. Take care.

Jeff, can I go to any other Hancock Bank location?

Condolences to the Richardson Family and praying that Marks operation is successful. A very sad story and will be sending a cheque.

So sad

My condolences to the Richardson family.