3 dead in boat crash at Alabama fishing tournament

According to officials, a tragic boat collision occurred on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama during a fishing tournament, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The incident took place at 7:03 a.m. on the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational when a Nitro Bass Boat collided with a Center Console boat. The deceased were identified as Joey M. Broom, 58; John K. Clark, 44; and Jeffrey C. Little, 62. Clark and Little drowned after being thrown overboard, while Broom succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is actively investigating the accident. Major League Fishing expressed condolences and canceled the tournament’s final day, calling it a heartbreaking moment for the organization.