Recent Boating Crashes Reported On Deep Creek

courtesy Republican News


Jul. 24, 2008

The Maryland Natural Resources Police investigated two recent boating accidents on Deep Creek Lake, one of which resulted in injuries.
Susan M. Muscleman, 41, Orrtanna, Pa., was admitted to Garrett Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and Nichole S. Reed, 23, Gettysburg, Pa., was treated and released following a boating accident Tuesday evening.

Aaron G. Mummert, 32, Hanover, Pa., was operating an 18-foot outboard motor boat with three passengers around 11:30 p.m. in McHenry Cove when he struck a 24-foot pontoon boat in the stern. Police said Mummert's vessel became airborne and landed in front of the pontoon boat.

Mummert was charged with negligent operation of a vessel, failure to maintain a proper lookout, failure to operate at a safe speed, and failure to obtain a certificate of boating safety education. A court date of Oct. 30 has been scheduled for Mummert in Garrett County District Court.

The Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company, Northern Garrett County Rescue Squad, and Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad assisted NRP with the incident.

A second, unrelated accident was reported on Saturday, when Che F. Moore, 38, Verona, Pa., struck the stern of a pontoon boat while operating a rented personal watercraft on the main body of Deep Creek Lake. The pontoon was being driven by Kevin Beattie, Pittsburgh, Pa. According to reports, no one was injured in the 4:30 p.m. collision.

NRP charged Moore with negligent operation of a vessel and operating a personal watercraft at greater than 6 knots within 100 feet of another vessel.

NRP reminds boaters of the Maryland law that requires anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must possess a certificate of boating safety education in order to operate any motorized vessel. This certificate is non-renewable and must be carried by the person at all times while operating a vessel. Officers may ask to see the certificate during a vessel check, and, if not provided, a person can be charged with a minimum of $25 for the first offense and up to $500 for each offense thereafter.


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