Captain arrested after 2 injured in boat crash on Fox River, police say

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 12:35AM

Captain arrested after 2 injured in boat crash on Fox River: police

MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — At least two people were injured in a boat crash in McHenry County on Monday night.

The crash happened on Fox River near the Snuggery River Roadhouse restaurant. Police said a pontoon boat missed a sharp turn and hit a guardrail.

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Four people were on the boat, and two were hurt. There’s no word on the extent of their injuries.

An ABC7 viewer shared a video, where you can hear the impact of the crash.

The boat’s captain was arrested by Illinois Conservation police for careless operation of a watercraft and for operating it under the influence of alcohol.

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