Wolfeboro Hit and Run

[thinkxingu]

How is this not a story all over the news?!

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[WinnisquamZ]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

How is this not a story all over the news?!

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No arrest warrants have been issued by the NH SP. just looking to talk


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[dmjr]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

No arrest warrants have been issued by the NH SP. just looking to talk


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I am also wondering if they have made contact with all parties and they are keeping everything hush until their investigation is completed.


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[WinterHarborGuy]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

How is this not a story all over the news?!

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Clearly, the police have shared his name with some of the victims. Plus, he was fairly well known for that boat, so other people have so surmised his identity.

Not sure why police have not shared his identity with the media. I don’t understand why they wouldnt if they are looking for him.

[dmjr]

Originally Posted by WinterHarborGuy

Clearly, the police have shared his name with some of the victims. Plus, he was fairly well known for that boat, so other people have so surmised his identity.

Not sure why police have not shared his identity with the media. I don’t understand why they wouldnt if they are looking for him.

At least there’s one thing that’s clear - it will be a good while before that boat is back in the water.


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[ApS]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

How is this not a story all over the news?!

Yeah, you'd think all NH print media were controlled by The New York Times!

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Why to I feel this thread is going to go "bye bye"?!?!
Dave

There's personal information here that doesn't lead to resolving important details. It is unknown if the alleged operator has yet been interviewed or charged with anything related to the circumstances.

Possible charges so far:
Failure to keep a proper watch,
Failure to observe the 150' rule,
Failure to report an accident within 10 days,
Leaving the scene of an accident (without injuries),
Entering a designated swimming area while under power,

Are any of these felonies? (BWI/"Operating under the influence" remains unproven

ETA:

On occasion, my Smartphone surprises me with "Google Photos", where they play relaxing music and print photos with: "Look at what you were enjoying in 2017"...

So...the latest Google display shows a bright red float, a float-outlined swimming area, a dock, a pumpkin-colored boat cover atop a long wooden boat.

If I'd been paying more attention to the view--than to lunch--I would have witnessed (maybe even heard) this collision.

If the HackerCraft had been docked on the same side as pictured on "Google Photos", the 50-foot Searay would've entered the float-outlined swimming area first!

[John Mercier]

No. Mostly fines. With a possible misdemeanor for damages over $2000 should the accident go unreported for 15 days.
But the accident may have already been reported. Since it can be reported by the operator, the boat owner, or representative of either.

They could charge the operator with negligent operation, which would be a misdemeanor. Probably resolved with a fine up to $2000

Jail time is a possibility... but not a likely outcome.

Based on the comment about the NYT, we should be asking why Rep Bordes is not screaming and proposing stricter punishment for those that cause injury or loss in a boating accident. It would help his perennial attempt to change the speed limit if he were seen as trying to be tougher on instances of moral flaw.

[dmjr]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

No. Mostly fines. With a possible misdemeanor for damages over $2000 should the accident go unreported for 15 days.

But the accident may have already been reported. Since it can be reported by the operator, the boat owner, or representative of either.

They could charge the operator with negligent operation, which would be a misdemeanor. Probably resolved with a fine up to $2000

Jail time is a possibility... but not a likely outcome.

Based on the comment about the NYT, we should be asking why Rep Bordes is not screaming and proposing stricter punishment for those that cause injury or loss in a boating accident. It would help his perennial attempt to change the speed limit if he were seen as trying to be tougher on instances of moral flaw.

Absolutely! I wonder what his take is on the matter of this accident? I think that the state should look into having a stricter regulations on how a boat certificate is obtained and holding to the same standard as a motor vehicle driver’s license which has to be renewed.


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[WinnisquamZ]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

No. Mostly fines. With a possible misdemeanor for damages over $2000 should the accident go unreported for 15 days.

But the accident may have already been reported. Since it can be reported by the operator, the boat owner, or representative of either.

They could charge the operator with negligent operation, which would be a misdemeanor. Probably resolved with a fine up to $2000

Jail time is a possibility... but not a likely outcome.

Based on the comment about the NYT, we should be asking why Rep Bordes is not screaming and proposing stricter punishment for those that cause injury or loss in a boating accident. It would help his perennial attempt to change the speed limit if he were seen as trying to be tougher on instances of moral flaw.

Great take on where is Rep Bordes on this issue.


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