Homicide Detectives areinvestigating a fatal boating accident that occurred on Sunday, July 14, 2019,at 10:30 am in the Middle Bay waterways, southeast of Parsonage Cove.
According to detectives, ajet ski collided with a 35 foot Fountain Motor Boat. As a result of thiscollision, an 18 year old female was taken to a local hospital where she waspronounced deceased by a hospital physician. The identity of the victimis being withheld at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Details by: D/Lt. Fitzpatrick/Homicide 07/14/19
***UPDATE***
The above listed victim hasbeen identified as Caitlin Rose McDonald, 18, of Rockville Center.
Details by: D/Lt.Fitzpatrick/Homicide 07/15/19