15-year-old Emily Lewis died in a boating accident in Southampton Water due to speedboat collision and safety violations by the boating company.

Emily Lewis, 15, died in August 2020 after a speedboat, Seadogz, collided with a buoy in Southampton Water, resulting in fatal chest injuries. The boat's driver, Michael Lawrence, was found guilty of failing to maintain a proper lookout and safe speed but acquitted of manslaughter. An inquest revealed safety violations by the boating company, including improper seating assignments and lack of a safety management system. Both Lawrence and the boat's owner received suspended sentences.

October 30, 2024
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