Three people were travelling on Seneca Lake at night in a 16-foot open motorboat.  They were heading east, towards the mouth of the canal on their way to Montour Marina, having previously left the Anchor Inn and marina. The operator did not realize that they were travelling parallel to a breakwall, running the starboard side of the vessel into it.  Upon impact, the operator was ejected from the boat, striking his head and body against the breakwall, causing his death.  The two passengers suffered from head and facial injuries, and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.  Alcohol was determiend to be a factor in this incident, and none of the persons involved were wearing life jackets.
WATKINS GLEN                  