Fatal accident at the Southampton Boat Show
by Editor 22 Sep 2000 20:16 BST
Today at the Southampton Boat Show a fatal accident happened when three people were thrown off a Rib into Southampton Water. One person was fatally injured by the engine.
No further water based activities will take place at the Southampton Boat Show as a mark of respect. All of our thoughts are with family and friends of those involved in this tragedy.
25th September
Hampshire Police has released the identity of the man who died at the accident on Friday at Southampton Boat Show. He was Tristan Douglas-Johnson, 20, who worked for Kingfisher Marine.
Tristan died after three people fell out of a RIB on Friday. Tristan was hit by the boat and, despite the quick action of on-site paramedics, he died as a result of his injuries.
Hampshire Police is continuing its investigations and National Boat Shows Ltd and all those involved are co-operating fully.
"We are all deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Tristan's sudden death. He was a well-liked and valuable colleague with a bright future ahead of him. He will be sadly missed by everyone here at Kingfisher Marine," said David Caddy of Kingfisher Marine.
Paul Streeter of National Boat Shows Ltd added, "On behalf of everyone involved with the Southampton Boat Show, I would like to pass on my condolences to Tristan's family and friends."