Eric David Beasley, 17, killed in boating accident near ramp on Lake Hartwell in Hart County, Georgia

Modified Date: 
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:12am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 22, 2022

Two boats involved in deadly crash along Georgia-South Carolina border, officials say

While at the scene, officials reported discovering that a person who had been riding a bass boat alone had died.

 

Teen dies after two boats crash along Georgia-South Carolina border, officials say

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office said it responded at about 1:50 p.m. near the Carters Ferry Boat Ramp. The ramp is on Lake Hartwell, a popular destination for water activities roughly 115 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Coroner identifies teenage victim from boat crash on Lake Hartwell

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said Georgia game wardens on patrol responded to the crash at around 1:50 p.m. on May 22, 2022. When they arrived, they found Beasley on a bass boat that he was operating by himself.

People Involved: 
Eric David Beasley