Afishionado Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Man, 31, dies in speedboat crash The occupants of both boats knew each other A man died and his brother was injured in a collision between a small fishing boat and a speedboat, police said. Benjamin Cochrane, 31, from St Mawes, Cornwall, died in the accident on Saturday evening at the mouth of the River Percuil, St Mawes. Mr Cochrane was flown to The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, by a Royal Navy helicopter and was pronounced dead on arrival. His brother, Frazer Cochrane, was treated for wounds and lacerations. We do not know if we are investigating a tragic accident or something more serious Detective Inspector Simon Selley The two brothers and a companion were travelling back from Falmouth in their dory - a small flat-bottomed fishing boat - at about 2230 BST on Saturday. Frazer Cochrane, in his late 20s, was taken to hospital in Truro by land ambulance suffering from non-life threatening injuries. The third man in the dory was uninjured, but treated for shock. The four occupants of the speedboat were unharmed, but treated for shock. 'Tragic' incident The boats have been seized by the police and will be examined. The police investigation will be carried out in liaison with the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. Police described both craft as small, privately-owned boats used for pleasure. The speedboat is having to be kept afloat as it is taking in a great deal of water following the incident. It is understood the occupants of both boats knew each other. Describing it as a "tragic" incident, Detective Inspector Simon Selley said he could not speculate on the cause. "... Until we have spoken with all the parties involved, and witnesses, we do not know if we are investigating a tragic accident or something more serious." It is going to have a huge effect on everyone in St Mawes Norma Edwards, Roseland gig rowing club The local coroner has been informed. Residents in the fishing village said they were in shock. Benjamin Cochrane was described as "irreplaceable" by a member of the gig rowing club of which he was also a member. Norma Edwards said: "He was one of God's good people." He won the Roseland club's clubman of the year award last year. Mrs Edwards said: "Everybody is completely devastated. It is going to have a huge effect on everyone in St Mawes." She said Benjamin and Frazer, a builder, came from a "lovely family" in the tight-knit community. A St Mawes villager who did not want to be named said: "Everyone here is numb." Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 So sad that a days pleasure can end in such a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the next of kin, family and friends. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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