A Florissant teen died in a drowning accident late Sunday night in Lake St. Louis after he jumped off the boat for a last swim and never resurfaced.  He and six friends were pontoon boating and were returning to the Woodlands Marina.  Officials said the teen's friends lost sight of him and searched for several minutes.  According to officials, the group had consumed alcohol and had gone out on the boat around 10:30 p.m.  Missouri State Water Patrol, Lake Saint Louis Police officers, EMS personnel and firefighters from Lake Saint Louis, O'Fallon and St Charles all searched for the missing teen. The young man was found in about 10 feet of water and about 50 feet from the shore at approximately 4 a.m.

Officials do not know if the teen was a good swimmer and are investigating to determine if alcohol was a factor.  The driver of the boat, a 23 year old man of Wentzville was arrested on suspicion of boating while intoxicated according to Missouri Highway Patrol.  Authorities do not at this time, believe the condition of the boat operator had a bearing on the death.

The teen was known for being an accomplished athlete at the local high school in Spanish Lake. At this time, the death has been determined as accidental but officials are still waiting results from the medical examiner.

Drowning deaths can occur quickly and tragically for many reasons.  In many situations the cause of a water accident involving serious injuries or death may be the result of negligence on the part of a boat operator or supervisor.

Have you been the victim of a water accident?  Have you lost a loved one due to a tragic drowning accident? 

If so, you may have a personal injury claim if the facility or persons supervising were negligent.  Calling The Cagle Law Firm soon after the accident is advantageous in order to fully investigate the situation. The attorneys at The Cagle Law Firm can evaluate your circumstances and determine if you have claims for medical compensation or wrongful death.  Seeking a St. Louis attorney such as Zane Cagle in this time of difficulty may ease many of your concerns by examining legal aspects of the tragic situation.

Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621