Taney County Boat Collision

September 5, 2010

Nicholas Tindall, 19, of O'Fallon, IL sustained moderate injuries in a boating accident that occured on September 4th at 11:25AM in Ridgedale, MO at Table Rock Lake. Tindall and passenger, Catelyn Kelly, 18, of Scott Airforce Base, IL were riding a 2010 Yamaha PWC that was owned by Big Cedar Resort. A second 2010 Yamaha PWC, also owned by Big Cedar Resort, was being operated by Brandon Gass, 20,of O'Fallon,IL.

According to the Missouri State Water Patrol District 3, the accident occured as Tindall's PWC was idling and Gass' PWC was heading toward him when he let off the gas, causing him to lose control of the steering. Gass' PWC then struck Tindall's which ejected all passengers. Tindall susatined moderate injuries and was transported to Cox South in Springfield by Taney County EMS.

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