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Monday, May 20
The Indiana Daily Student

Woman killed in Lake Monroe boating accident

One person was killed and another seriously injured after a boating\naccident on Lake Monroe Saturday afternoon.\nTwo boats swerved to avoid each other, but struck and one ran up over\nthe other just before 1 p.m. near the South Salt Creek Boat Ramp,\naccording to preliminary reports.\nA 42 year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene by officials.\nA 58 year-old man was taken to Bloomington Hospital was and undergoing\nsurgery Saturday afternoon to treat his injuries, said conservation\nofficer Jeff Barker.\nThe South Salt Creek Boat Ramp is near the southern tip of Lake Monroe,\nclose to Bedford.\nOfficials are still investigating the crash.\nCheck Monday's IDS for more details.

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