Major League Fishing Tournament Canceled After Deadly Alabama Boat Crash [WATCH]

A fatal boating accident during a Major League Fishing (MLF) tournament in Alabama has left three people dead and three others injured, prompting the cancellation of the remainder of the event.

As reported by The New York Post, the incident occurred Wednesday morning on Lewis Smith Lake, located in north-central Alabama, during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational.

Boats on Buckeye Lake coming into the dock from a day of fishing. Three Rivers Bassmasters of Coshocton was one of three clubs holding tournaments recently at the lake.

Authorities confirmed that the crash involved multiple boats and occurred around 7 a.m. near the Miller Bottom area of the lake. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is currently leading the investigation into the crash.

All three victims in the fatal boating accident on Lewis Smith Lake have now been identified. ALEA previously confirmed the death of 58-year-old Joey M. Broom of Altoona, Alabama.

Greg Montgomery, vice president of the Three Rivers Bassmasters Club of Coshocton, holds a winning bass from the club’s first tournament of the season recently at Buckeye Lake.

On Thursday, ALEA released the names of the other two victims: 44-year-old John K. Clark of Cullman and 62-year-old Jeffrey C. Little of Mississippi.

According to ALEA, Clark and Little were both aboard a Center Console vessel during the incident. The two men were ejected from the boat during the crash and drowned. Their bodies were recovered later by authorities.

DEADLY BOAT CRASH: 3 people are dead and 3 others hurt after a multi-boat crash Wednesday morning during a Major League Fishing tournament in Alabama.

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In a statement released shortly after the incident, MLF confirmed it was a “serious boating accident.”

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The organization stated:

“Out of respect for those involved, and to ensure the accuracy of all information, no further details will be released at this time. MLF is working closely with law enforcement and emergency officials. Additional updates will be provided as they are confirmed by the appropriate authorities.”

The tournament was scheduled to run through Thursday, but has since been canceled in response to the tragedy.

Cullman County Emergency Management Agency also confirmed the incident, stating the accident happened near the Miller Bottom area of the lake, a popular fishing and recreational spot.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to investigate the crash. Further details will be provided pending their ongoing review.

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