Authorities identify man killed in Bartlett Lake boat crash
March 9, 2021
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PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a boating crash on Bartlett Lake about 48 miles north of Phoenix.
Maricopa County Sheriff’s officials said 65-year-old Matthew Burlington was driving his bass boat against the traffic pattern and reportedly veered directly into the path of another boat near Rattlesnake Cove around 11 a.m. Monday.
The other boat was occupied by two men and authorities said it ramped over Burlington’s boat.
All three people were knocked into the water.
Sheriff’s officials said Burlington suffered fatal injuries upon impact and was declared dead at the scene.