The crash occurred around 5:21 p.m. at Town Creek Cove on the Sulanharas Creek arm of the lake. The SCSO said three people were thrown into the water: an adult man, an adult woman, and a child. People on a nearby boat helped rescue the victims and took them to Bridge Bay Marina. The man, identified as Vingenzo Anthony Colletti, 47, of Palo Cedro, was later pronounced dead. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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Man Dies After Boat Crashes into Shasta Lake Shoreline
A man from Palo Cedro died after a boat crashed into the shoreline of Shasta Lake on Thursday evening. Three people were rescued, but one adult male was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Key Details
- Location: Town Creek Cove, Shasta Lake
- Date/time: Thursday evening, around 5:21 p.m.
- Agencies involved: Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) and Shasta County Coroner's Office
- Status: Man pronounced dead at the scene
- Public impact: Three people rescued, one adult male deceased
Vingenzo Anthony Colletti, 47, of Palo Cedro
Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO)
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