Boater arrested after crash with teens in Modesto Reservoir

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Boater arrested after crash with teens in Modesto Reservoir

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Be careful out there guys!

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Boater arrested after crash with teens in Modesto Reservoir

A boater was arrested after crashing into and injuring two teens on a jet ski while under the influence Saturday, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said.

Officials said two girls, 14 and 15 years old, were on a jet ski when they were struck by a boat.

The 15-year-old girl was taken to UC Davis Medical Center in critical condition. The 14-year-old suffered broken bones but is expected to recover.

More info from NBC news: https://www.kcra.com/article/boater-arr ... r/28155472
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BWI :x Stupid. I have seen it many times, boat goes in, beer comes out.
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Jboutfishn wrote:BWI :x Stupid. I have seen it many times, boat goes in, beer comes out.
This is why boat insurance companies should require anyone operating a boat have both a license, and insurance, just like a car or truck.
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How does a license stop this from happening?
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jg wrote:How does a license stop this from happening?
Through the educational process of obtaining a license. It probably never will stop it entirely, just like a driver's license won't completely stop DUIs. But as it is right now, there are probably many boaters who do not realize that a BWI carries the same ramifications/penalties as a DUI. A license (and threat of loss of same), and the penalties associated with the violations of the license provisions would quite probably deter a lot of irresponsible behavior.
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Jboutfishn wrote:BWI :x Stupid. I have seen it many times, boat goes in, beer comes out.
I agree. They think that just because they aren't on a road or highway, it's OK
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Stratos278 wrote:
jg wrote:How does a license stop this from happening?
Through the educational process of obtaining a license. It probably never will stop it entirely, just like a driver's license won't completely stop DUIs. But as it is right now, there are probably many boaters who do not realize that a BWI carries the same ramifications/penalties as a DUI. A license (and threat of loss of same), and the penalties associated with the violations of the license provisions would quite probably deter a lot of irresponsible behavior.
Plus requiring that a licensed and insured person operate a boat reinforces the idea of personal responsibility, and the consequences of irresponsible behavior. Having your license suspended or revoked, and having your insurance become much more expensive, or even be canceled, are real life consequences that will force parents to monitor their kids behavior on the water, too.
No parent would just hand over the family car's keys to a kid without a license and insurance.
It should be the same for boats.
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