Robert Louck dies in boat crash on Lake Norfork
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 23, 2023
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A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at around 3 p.m. when a man crashed his boat into another one on Lake Norfork, Arkansas. The victim has been identified as Robert Louck, aged 74.
According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, Louck was slowly circling the Cranfield Marina for approximately half an hour before colliding with a docked boat. Shortly after the accident, emergency services received a call about an injured man yelling for help.
Upon arrival at the scene, authorities found Louck lying on dock four and his pontoon boat severely damaged. Despite efforts by EMS to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of how important it is to exercise caution while operating watercrafts and follow all safety guidelines provided by local authorities.
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Tags: AccidentNEWS, Springfield, Arkansas, Fatal, Boating, Boatcrash, Baxter County, Lake Norfork, Robert Louck
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Robert Louck
- Vehicles:
- boat
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Arkansas
- City:
- Baxter County
- Location:
- Cranfield Marina on Lake Norfork
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-20
- Time of Incident:
- around 3 p.m.
Cranfield Marina on Lake Norfork
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