18-year-old boat driver overturns boat on Lake Allatoona, injuring himself and passenger; two drownings, 25 BUIs reported over Memorial Day weekend in Georgia.

Over Memorial Day weekend, Georgia DNR reported multiple boating incidents, including an 18-year-old boat driver who jumped the wake of a large vessel, causing his boat to overturn, and injuring him and a female passenger on Lake Allatoona. The girl suffered a large cut to her head, while the driver injured his left leg and left arm. Authorities also reported two drownings, 25 BUIs, and no boating fatalities.

May 28, 2024
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