HOLLAND, Mich. — Two individuals were hospitalized following a boat crash on Lake Macatawa Sunday afternoon.
Emergency responders, including the OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, HOLLAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, and MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, were dispatched to Kollen Park after reports of an overturned boat.
According to investigators, a 43-year-old man from the Hamilton area was operating a boat eastbound at high speed with a female passenger when the vessel hit a large wake. The impact caused the boat's bow to rise and subsequently land on its side.
Both occupants were located on the boat. The woman sustained minor injuries and was taken to HOLLAND HOSPITAL. The driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to METRO HOSPITAL for treatment.
Authorities stated that the incident is under investigation by the OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.