On 8/25/2011 operator and occupant boarded operator's 1985 Chris Craft Scorpion boat where it was moored at Highport Marina. injured was seated in the stern most seat of the boat while operator was standing behind the steering wheel of the boat. operator ran the blowers on the boat for an undetermined amout of time and then started the engine. The motor ran for approximately one minute before the boat exploded. occupant was thrown out of the boat by the explosive concussion. She was able to swim to a nearby dock and remove herself from the water. The boat was engulfed in flames and passers by cut the mooring lines to the boat and pushed it into the harbor. operator was also thought to have been thrown into the water but was found deceased on the boat after the fire was extenguished.
Pottsboro, Texas              