Alcohol use is the primary contributing
factor in boat accidents, followed by operator inexperience, operator inattention and excessive speed.
In addition to the Erie COunty Sheriff's Office, local, state and federal agencies will also be participating in the program that focuses on drinking and boating, which is a major factor in accidents and deaths on area waterway
In addition to the Erie COunty Sheriff's Office, local, state and federal agencies will also be participating
in the program that focuses on drinking and boating, which is a major factor in accidents and deaths on area waterway
in the program that focuses on drinking and
boating, which is a major
factor in accidents and deaths on area waterway
in accidents and deaths on area waterways.
According to Coast Guard research, alcohol was a contributing
factor in 308
boating accidents in the U.S.
in 2009, causing 330 injuries and 120 deaths.