Lubbock district game wardens have issued citations to both boat operators in an ongoing boating fatality crash investigation, which recently occurred at Buffalo Springs Lake.
The crash happened on Sunday September 10th at approximately 6:45pm, involving two motorboats. Through the course of the investigation, investigators discovered water safety violations.
The adult operators of each boat were cited today [Wednesday] for “Negligent operation-fail to maintain proper lookout.” The level of the offense is a class C misdemeanor, which carries a fine ranging from $25-$500.
The crash investigation, which is nearing its completion, will be filed with the U.S. Coast Guard for statistical purposes.
(Press release from Texas Parks and Wildlife)
NOTE: Game Warden Aaron Sims said the boat operators cited were Sasha Alvarez and Margarito Sermiento-Espinoza.
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