Truck and Personal Watercraft taken by nearby surveillance camera
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) asks for the persons involved in a boating accident on Friday on Tellico Lake near Rasar Landing Access Area, to come forward. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Zachary Gordon, 24, of Maryville, fell into the water while wakeboarding.
Gordon was then struck by a personal watercraft (PWC) carrying two passengers. Mr. Gordon, who was wearing a personal floatation device, was only slightly injured. Those on the PWC checked on Mr. Gordon and all parties returned to the access area. The parties involved spoke briefly about the accident. However before information could be exchanged, the PWC operator and passenger left the scene.
Mr. Gordon was taken to UT Medical Center and treated for a concussion and lacerations to his side, shoulder and head. TWRA Officer Kip Kite said, “We’re grateful Mr. Gordon had only slight injuries. We’d like for those involved to come forward so we can finish our investigation.”
The PWC is thought to be a Sea-Doo with green or blue seats and cowling, possibly an older 90s or early 2000 model. This PWC, along with a second PWC were being pulled by a full-size black or dark grey Chevy pickup truck, possibly a 2003-2006 model.
TWRA asks for the parties in ownership of the PWC or anyone with information regarding these parties or accident to contact the Region 3 office at 931 484-9571 or toll free at 800 262-6704.
Truck and Personal Watercraft taken by nearby surveillance camera