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Indictment of angler in fatal boat crash at Smith Lake MLF tournament

Indictment of angler in fatal boat crash at Smith Lake MLF tournament

A professional angler with Major League Fishing faces charges following a boating accident that resulted in three deaths and three injuries at Lewis Smith Lake. Authorities in Cullman County will address the case in a press conference on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred during a tournament near Miller Flats on April 16. Angler Flint Davis, 22, from Leesburg, Georgia, was operating his boat at a high speed when it collided with another vessel, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Davis, along with the other involved individuals, has been caught up in a legal process including a grand jury indictment and lawsuits from affected parties. Major League Fishing expressed sympathy and cooperation with the ongoing investigation. The ALEA Marine Patrol is leading the inquiry into this tragic event.

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