3 Killed After Boat Crash During Major League Fishing Event in Alabama

Three people died as the result of a boating crash that happened during a Major League Fishing event in Alabama on Wednesday.

This occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational on Lewis Smith Lake. ESPN reported the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the crash and confirmed three people aboard a center console-type vessel were killed.

Authorities said a bass fishing boat struck the center console vessel. Three more people were injured.

Major League Fishing released a statement confirming "a serious boating accident occurred" that involved competitor Flint Davis.

Davis was not among the three people the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said died, per ESPN. Two men, John K. Clark and Jeffrey C. Little drowned after being thrown overboard, while Joey M. Broom died in the collision.

"This is a heartbreaking moment for our entire organization," Major League Fishing executive vice president and general manager Kathy Fennel said. "Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy."

Major League Fishing canceled the rest of the tournament in the aftermath.

Thursday was set to be the third and final day of the competition.