Boating collision on Lake Simcoe
Weekend busy for SSP Marine Unit

On Sunday, August 5 at approximately 2:37 p.m., the South Simcoe Police received a call that a boating collision had occurred on Lake Simcoe near the 10th Line of Innisfil, known as Glenwoods Beach.

The South Simcoe Police Marine Unit responded aboard the "Wardrop II" to the collision scene and found that a 20 foot Sunray boat had struck a 19.5 foot Century vessel that was drifting on the lake while the operator and his wife were fishing.

The operator of the Sunray was travelling at approx. 10 knots and the driver was not paying attention. At the last second he swerved to avoid the collision but unfortunately struck the stern of the drifting vessel.

The occupants in the Century were thrown from their seats and the owner a 52 year old Innisfil man suffered injuries to his back and side.

His wife was not injured but badly shaken. The driver of Sunray vessel and his three passengers were uninjured.

The injured person was treated by paramedic aboard the York Regional Police Boat "Nawijj" that also attended the scene and assisted in the investigation. He was taken to shore and transported to hospital. He was treated for his injuries and later released.

The operator of the Sunray vessel was a 61 year old man from Aurora and he has been charged with Careless Operation of a Vessel contrary to the Small Vessel Regulations.

Sgt Eeles and P.C. Ellis who were on scene advised that neither speed or alcohol were contributing factors in this collision but reminds boaters that they must be attentive at all times while at the helm of their vessel underway and must keep a proper lookout. This is especially true during busy weekends, when many vessels are using our waterways near marinas and beach areas.

Further items of interest on Lake Simcoe over the weekend by the Marine Unit included a 30 foot Carver vessel that had gone aground off Cedar Shoal near Roberts Road in Innisfil. Prescott Coast Guard were contacted by V.H.F. and then called the Simcoe Police Marine unit to attended. They were able to assist by tugging this vessel to deeper and safer water.

The 40 year old operator from Newmarket, his wife and child were very appreciative to be back underway without any serious damage after being pulled from the shoal.