1 dead, 2 hospitalized after boat crash off Florida Keys – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

ISLAMORADA, FL. (WSVN) – A boat accident near the Florida Keys left one person dead and two others sent to the hospital, authorities said.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, observers received reports of a boating accident involving multiple patients. around 10:25 a.m., Saturday.

Crews from USCG Stations Miami Beach and Islamorada were deployed near Card Sound, northwest of North Carson Road and Pumpkin Key.

Investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said a 34-foot Nor-Tech with three people on board was heading south when the boat’s driver made a sudden turn that threw everyone into the water.

Officials said a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue flight team used a basket to carry two of the victims to safety.

Divers searched for the third boater and were able to locate the victim.

The patients were transported to Jackson South Medical Center as trauma alerts. Unfortunately, one of them died from his injuries, FWC officials said.

FWC continues to investigate the incident.

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