Three killed in the boat accident at the Major League Fishing tournament

A deadly boat collision during the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational On Alabamas Lewis Smith Lake, three people and some others injured. The crash occurred early Wednesday morning, which caused MLF officials to cancel the last day of the tournament.

“This is a heartbreaking moment for our entire organization,” said Kathy Fenel, Executive Vice President and General Manager of MLF, in a statement. “Our deepest condolences are based on families and friends of the people affected by this tragedy.”

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According to the authorities, the accident occurred at 7 a.m. when a nitro bass boat, which was operated by one of the competing anglers of the tournament, collided with a center ship. Three men in the middle console boat were identified as John K. Clark, 44, from Cullman, Alabama. Jeffrey C. Little, 62, from Brandon, Mississippi; and Joey M. Broom, 58, from Altoona, Alabama. All three died of injuries suffered during the crash. Two of the men were ejected and drowned, and the third later died of trauma.

The MLF angler involved in the crash was identified as Flint Davis from Leesburg, Georgia.

“I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers,” said Davis in a post that was uploaded to his Instagram.

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In response to the incident, Major League Fishing canceled the last day of the tournament. The event has been underway since Sunday and included a main prize of up to 115,000 US dollars.

The Marine Patrol Division of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to examine the cause of the collision. No further details were published at this point.

The crash has thrown a shadow over the competitive fishing world. It serves as a sobering memory of the real risks that anglers face when they step into a boat.