1 dead in boating accident in Lewiston

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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:45 pm | Updated: .

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — A fishing boat collided with a bridge on the Snake River in Lewiston and sank, claiming the life of one man.

The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office says divers recovered the body of a Lewiston man after the accident Wednesday morning.

The man was not immediately identified.

Authorities say the boat collided with the bridge pier at about 5:30 a.m. and sank about 30 feet.

Another occupant of the boat was not seriously injured.

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — A fishing boat collided with a bridge on the Snake River in Lewiston and sank, claiming the life of one man.

The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office says divers recovered the body of a Lewiston man after the accident Wednesday morning.

The man was not immediately identified.

Authorities say the boat collided with the bridge pier at about 5:30 a.m. and sank about 30 feet.

Another occupant of the boat was not seriously injured.

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