Incident Occurred During Major League Fishing Event
A tragic boating accident took place on April 16th in Cullman, Alabama, resulting in the loss of three lives during a fishing tournament. The incident occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational, a popular recreational event held on Lewis Smith Lake.
| Location | Event | Incident Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Smith Lake | Tackle Warehouse Invitational | April 16th |
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is leading the investigation into the incident, which involved a bass-fishing boat colliding with a center console-type vessel. The collision occurred early in the morning, and three people on board the center console-type vessel were killed.
- Joey M. Broom, 58, of Altoona
- John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman
- Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Miss.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated that Joey M. Broom was fatally injured in the collision, while John K. Clark and Jeffrey C. Little were thrown overboard and drowned.
Major League Fishing Releases Statement
Major League Fishing released a statement regarding the incident, stating that competitor Flint Davis was involved in the crash. However, no further information was provided about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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