Georgia Man Indicted in Fatal Alabama Fishing‑Boat Crash
Flint Andrew Davis, 22, of Leesburg, Georgia, was indicted Oct. 4 in Cullman County, Alabama, on three counts of reckless manslaughter, two counts of first‑degree assault and several misdemeanors after a boat he was operating in April collided with another vessel on Lewis Smith Lake during the Tackle Warehouse Invitational, killing three men and seriously injuring two others. Alabama investigators say the wreck was caused by operator inattention and that Davis lacked required boater licensing; multiple wrongful‑death lawsuits and calls for tighter tournament safety rules have followed.
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📌 Key Facts
- Indictment date & place: Oct. 4, 2025, Cullman County, Alabama
- Charges: 3 counts reckless manslaughter; 2 counts first‑degree assault; misdemeanors for reckless vessel operation, failing to follow boating rules, and no boater safety certification
- Casualties: Three dead (Joey M. Broom, John K. Clark, Jeffrey C. Little) and two seriously injured; crash occurred on Lewis Smith Lake during a fishing tournament-related activity in April 2025
- Investigators' findings: Boat recorded at 67 mph at impact but officials attribute the crash to 'operator inattention' and failure to keep a proper lookout; Davis is free on bail and civil suits have been filed
📚 Contextual Background
- The U.S. states of Georgia and Alabama require a license or boater safety certification to operate motorized boats.