RedactedNarrative: Two motorboats collided.  Victim was a passenger in vessel #1 stiting in the rear of the boat when it was struck.  Victim was ejected and landed in water.  Vessel #2 fled the scene of the accident.  Search and rescue teams recovered body on day 4 on of the search.  Still on-going investigation.  Prelim info only as of 7/16/09.  Charges are being taken out by DA's office.  Will update when more info becomes available.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimcack River
NearestCityTown: Lawrence                      