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Power boat crashes into Southern California jetty, killing 1 and injuring 10

All 10 people who were injured were taken to hospitals. Three people are in critical condition, according to officials.
Credit: Long Beach Fire Department

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A power boat crashed into a jetty in Southern California, killing one man and injuring 10 other people, officials said.

The Long Beach Fire Department responded to reports around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday that a 48-foot (15-meter) boat had crashed into the Alamitos Bay jetty, officials said Thursday.

Capt. Jack Crabtree, of the Long Beach Fire Department, said speed was likely a factor, with initial estimates indicating the boat was traveling at roughly 40 mph (64 kph), the Los Angeles Times reported.

All 10 people who were injured were taken to hospitals. Three people are in critical condition, according to officials. 

No other information was released and the investigation is ongoing.

A jetty is a long, narrow structure that extends from shore into water.

Last night at approximately 9:21 pm, #YourLBFD responded to reports of a 48’ boat that had crashed into the Alamitos Bay...

Posted by Long Beach Fire Department on Thursday, July 4, 2024

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