A Major League Fishing tournament was cut short Wednesday due to a tragic boat wreck in which three people died and three others were injured. The fatal wreck involved two boats and occurred on Alabama’s Smith Lake at 7:03 a.m. on April 16, according to local law enforcement.
Officials have identified the three individuals killed as Joey M. Broom, 58, of Altoona, Alabama; John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman, Alabama; and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Mississippi. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Major League Fishing confirmed that tournament angler Flint Davis was one of the boaters involved in the crash, but did not specify his role in the incident. No officials have released details yet about who was injured.
“This is a heartbreaking moment for our entire organization,” MLF executive vice president Kathy Fennel said in the prepared statement. “Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy.”
In the announcement accompanying Fennel’s statement, MLF said it was canceling the third and final day of competition on Thursday.
In the announcement accompanying Fennel’s statement, MLF said it was canceling the third and final day of competition on Thursday.
In the announcement accompanying Fennel’s statement, MLF said it was canceling the third and final day of competition on Thursday.
