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Boat collision leaves one dead, four injured
Two boats collide on Mississippi reservoir; both operators face DUI charges.
In brief
Two boats collide on Mississippi reservoir; both operators face DUI charges. One person died and four were injured after a boat collision on Mississippi's Ross Barnett Reservoir, with both operators charged with felony DUI. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Collision on reservoir
One person died and four others were injured after two boats collided early Sunday on Mississippi's Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Emergency response
Reservoir Police responded to reports of the crash north of Goshen Springs at around 1 a.m. Sunday, with bystanders helping victims until emergency crews arrived.
Victim details
23-year-old Madison Alford of Lena died in the collision, according to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth.
DUI charges
Both boat operators, Nelson Jimenez and Nathan Rhinewalt, will be charged with felony DUI after the collision.
Bond amounts
Each operator was issued a $100,000 bond following the DUI charges.
Emergency assistance
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Rankin County Emergency Operations Center, Goshen Fire Department, Pafford Ambulance, and UMMC AirCare assisted at the crash scene.
Here's the gist
One person died and four were injured after a boat collision on Mississippi's Ross Barnett Reservoir, with both operators charged with felony DUI.
