[10-20-2022] Sonoma County, CA – 60-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Boat Accident in Salt Point State Park

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 60-year-old man identified as Kreydich M. died in a boating accident after a boat capsized in choppy waters in Sonoma County on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

The accident occurred just before 3:00 p.m. around the area of Salt Point State Park.

A report of a small inflatable boat capsized off-shore near Salt Point State Park was made to dispatch.

According to police, the caller described seeing three people struggling to swim back to shore after their boat capsized.

The caller reported that two of the three people reached the shore before emergency personnel arrived and that the third person was still in the water face down and immobile.

According to police, the person who was trapped under a large rock in the water was found by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s helicopter.

The victim was successfully pulled out of the water, and flown to a nearby bluff, and lifesaving procedures were carried out there.

Fatal Boat Accident Statistics

California makes a popular destination for boaters, with more than 1300 miles of Pacific coastline and 200 major lakes and reservoirs. There is a high risk of injury or death for passengers on any type of boat, whether they are traveling to a specific location, fishing, sailing, or simply out on the water for recreation.

According to the California Department of Boating and Waterways, 50 people lost their lives in boating accidents that same year. Death tolls have been roughly constant for the past decade (ranging from a low of 38 to a high of 55). As many as four people are killed each month in boating accidents in California.

While death or serious injury is the worst-case scenario in a boating accident, it is not the only one. There were 266 injuries and nearly $4 million in property damage reported to the Division as a result of boating accidents in 2016.

The injuries likely cost at least $4 million in economic damages. As the numbers show, boating accidents can be quite pricey.

Sonoma County Boat Accident Lawyers

People who have been hurt or lost a loved one in a boating accident should talk to a lawyer about their rights and options. Victims of personal injuries are entitled to financial compensation for their pain and suffering.

The state of California has established boating laws and regulations for the protection of its residents while they are on the water. Operators must strictly adhere to these safety recommendations in order to prevent accidents. If someone gets hurt due to your carelessness, they will hold you accountable, and you will have to pay for their medical bills and other expenses.

For instance, if you were in a boating accident, a lawyer can help you assess the situation and decide on the best course of action, including whether or not to file a claim and how much that claim is worth.

Fighting the insurance company on your own is unnecessary. If you’ve been injured in a boating accident, contact Arash Law so that we can look out for your legal interests while you focus on getting better.

Our Sonoma County boat accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your right to financial compensation after a boating accident. You can rely on us to win your case and negotiate the best possible settlement for you. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 to consult our attorneys about your case.