[08-26-2022] Napa County, CA – Woman Killed After Falling Off a Boat on Lake Berryessa

According to California sheriff’s officials, a woman died after being pushed off a boat in an accident in Lake Berryessa on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Sheriff’s officials told the Napa Valley Register that the accident occurred shortly before 5:00 p.m. north of Pleasure Cove Resort.

Rescuers discovered her body in 150 feet of water around 9:00 p.m.

The cause of her death has not been ruled out as drowning.

The victim’s identity had not been disclosed until her family was notified.

Boat Accident Statistics

Boat accidents can be devastating. Not only can people be seriously injured or killed, but boats can also be destroyed in accidents. Thousands of people are injured yearly, and hundreds are killed in boat accidents.

During the previous three years, all boating incidents have contributed to around 15% of all boating deaths. From 5.2 deaths per 100,000 vessels in 2019 to 6.5 deaths per 100,000 in 2020, the fatality rate increased by 25%.

Most accidents happen in the ocean or bay areas rather than rivers or lakes. It is also true that many of these catastrophes occur in small, open vessels on inland waterways during the daytime hours when the weather is clear, the water is calm, and the winds are mild.

Napa County Boat Accident Lawyers

Minor injuries such as bruising and fractured bones may result from a boat accident. But more catastrophic injuries, including brain damage, spinal cord injury, drowning, and death, are not uncommon.

For anybody looking for active and skilled attorneys to assist them in their case, Arash Law is the premier boat accident law firm in Napa County. We have a team of experienced boating accident attorneys who have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients.

Our Napa County boat accident lawyers have secured large settlements with insurance companies, frequently exceeding insurance policy limitations. Email us or call us at (888) 488-1391 to have your case reviewed for FREE.