Squid Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 I read that his wife ran over a boat in lake st joseph with O'Leary as a passenger?? Person was killed.
Terry Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary’s boat was involved in a crash that resulted in the death of a 64-year-old U.S. man. A 48-year-old Markham woman suffered critical injuries in Saturday’s accident on Lake Joseph, near Emerald Island, in the Muskokas. The two victims were on a 13-person craft returning to a cottage during a pleasure cruise when it was allegedly struck by O’Leary’s boat. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. The man at the bow of the larger boat was struck in the head and killed instantly, according to American celebrity news website TMZ. Two people on the smaller vessel also went to hospital and were later released. TMZ broke the story Tuesday night that O’Leary’s boat was involved in the accident. A source close to the owner of the larger boat that was struck told TMZ O’Leary’s boat was involved in the accident and that there was enough light to identify O’Leary and his wife. TMZ said it couldn’t confirm this and neither could the Toronto Sun. Later on Tuesday night, O’Leary told TMZ, “Late Saturday night I was a passenger in a boat that had a tragic collision with another craft that had no navigation lights on and then fled the scene of the accident. I am fully cooperating with authorities.” “Out of respect for the families who have lost loved ones and to fully support the ongoing investigation, I feel it is inappropriate to make further comments at this time. My thoughts are with all the families affected.” An O’Leary representative also told TMZ that his wife was driving the boat at the time of the accident and passed a drug and alcohol test. Reached by the Sun earlier on Tuesday, O’Leary said he couldn’t comment when asked whether he had been involved in a boating accident on Lake Joseph. “I can’t speak on it,” O’Leary said. “Sorry, I don’t think there’s been any release of that information, so I have no comment. Sorry. Thanks.” The call ended at that point. OPP Det.-Insp. Martin Graham told MyMuskokaNow.com Monday that it was too early to say whether alcohol played a role in the accident. “Obviously, bearing in mind one person has lost their life … it requires a complete investigation to determine the facts surrounding how this came about,” Graham said. O’Leary is also well-known as a former bombastic “Dragon” on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and used to co-host The Lang and O’Leary Exchange. O’Leary is also a regular guest on business news shows, most recently appearing on CNBC Tuesday. The OPP couldn’t be immediately reached for comment Tuesday night
SmokestackLightnin Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Terry said: Later on Tuesday night, O’Leary told TMZ, “Late Saturday night I was a passenger in a boat that had a tragic collision with another craft that had no navigation lights on and then fled the scene of the accident. I am fully cooperating with authorities.” “Out of respect for the families who have lost loved ones and to fully support the ongoing investigation, I feel it is inappropriate to make further comments at this time. My thoughts are with all the families affected.” Very sorry that a life was lost. I think his quote would have been more compassionate if he left out the first sentence and started with "Out of respect..."
Old Ironmaker Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 Sad. What is supposed to be recreation often turns to tragedy in a second. CHCH News tonight reported the boat that came into contact with O'Leary's did not have running lights and left the scene. Also that it was O'Leary's wife piloting their boat. Also O'Leary's wife had a breathalyser test and had zero alcohol in her system. The 1st sentence of his statement did say "Out of respect....."
chris.brock Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) bull crap O'Leary's wife was driving the boat, I hope he gets what he deserves and can't buy his way out of it 2 people are now dead, very sad and tragic Edited August 29, 2019 by chris.brock
woodenboater Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 His statement sounds like pr damage control to get ahead of the story and set the narrative. Police says other boat went elsewhere and called 911. If I was operating a boat that had severely injured people, I sure as hell wouldn't stick around, I'd be hauling ass to the nearest dock. I think there's more to this story. If it's a local (which it sounds like) and it's Lake Joe, I can't see them running without nav lights. will be watching to see how this develops
porkpie Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 Definitely getting out ahead of story. Running lights? I’ve seen many a nighttime booze cruise on our cottage lake chugging along in an unlit pontoon, so who can say. Wife driving? Maybe, maybe not. Time will tell.
singingdog Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) ? Edited August 29, 2019 by singingdog
lew Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 8 hours ago, woodenboater said: If I was operating a boat that had severely injured people, I sure as hell wouldn't stick around, I'd be hauling ass to the nearest dock. Agreed 100% As far as who's to blame, maybe we should let the police determine that. 3
David Chong Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 Wow, deadly boating accidents at night on Stoney Lake and Lake Joseph! Sad & crazy stuff! Will interesting to find out the full details of both incidents! On the water safety is critical! Be safe out there!
woodenboater Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 Also wondering if anyone on the larger craft saw the O'Leary boat coming at them, and did they have time to sound a horn. Did they give O'Leary a breathalyzer as well ? Guess they're not going to finger print the wheel to see who was driving their boat. So many questions. Will be following this story closely.
jimmer Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 So many unknowns at this point. Hopefully the police pull out the truth. Always sad when someone loses their life while enjoying the outdoors.
Sinker Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 13 hours ago, chris.brock said: bull crap O'Leary's wife was driving the boat, I hope he gets what he deserves and can't buy his way out of it 2 people are now dead, very sad and tragic My first thought as well.
Toronto_Angler Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 14 hours ago, chris.brock said: bull crap O'Leary's wife was driving the boat, I hope he gets what he deserves and can't buy his way out of it 2 people are now dead, very sad and tragic Pretty out of line to make a statement like that if you weren't there. 5
Fisherman Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 A lot of finger pointing and exclamations of guilty before being investigated. 2
Rizzo Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 I am not saying she wasn't driving...but if I am in the boat, I am behind the wheel 100% of the time, not my wife. I imagine most (all?) of us are the same...especially boating after dark.
12 Volt Man Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) maybe so but I always thought the super rich always had drivers for just about everything?? ie someone else can drive while I relax. Edited August 30, 2019 by Duckie
kickingfrog Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 Terrible avoidable accident. The court of public opinion is very different than the actual courts. The court system would never consider that Mr. O'Leary sure seems like he'd be the type to sit back while his wife drives a boat at night.
Squid Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Posted August 30, 2019 18 hours ago, Fisherman said: A lot of finger pointing and exclamations of guilty before being investigated. It's fun to point fingers at a man like O'Leary.
Mister G Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 51 minutes ago, Squid said: It's fun to point fingers at a man like O'Leary. Most ignorant post so far......... 2
John Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 I don't get these threads, sorry guys, but there is only one way that this thread is going. 2
lew Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 1 minute ago, John said: I don't get these threads, sorry guys, but there is only one way that this thread is going. It started going that way 2 days ago John, unfortunately
Squid Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Posted August 30, 2019 45 minutes ago, Mister G said: Most ignorant post so far......... Sorry for insulting you. He is not a favorite of mine so I really don't care for this man.
glen Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 I believe it is ok to speculate because it takes too long for info to come out. The info that comes out may not be true. Reasonable possibility is considered by everyone. But do it politely.
misfish Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 14 hours ago, Rizzo said: I am not saying she wasn't driving...but if I am in the boat, I am behind the wheel 100% of the time, not my wife. I imagine most (all?) of us are the same...especially boating after dark. I don't even let mine drive my truck. 4
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