Louis and Renee Deritis Death – The identities of couple who passed away in Great South Bay boating accident has been released by the officials. Louis Deritis and her husband, Renee Deritis were pronounced dead. Authorities have stated that the husband and wife from Long Island were both killed in a tragic accident that occurred on the Great South Bay when their boat collided with another vessel and capsized as a result. Family members and friends mourn the death of Louis Deritis and her husband, Renee Deritis.
Great South Bay boating accident
According to the Suffolk County Police, Louis Deritis, 53, and Renee Deritis, 50, both of Oakdale, New York, were traveling in a 27-foot 1989 OC/MA boat when it collided with a 44-foot 1989 Henriques Sport Fisherman boat at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Sunday. Louis was operating the vessel at the time of the collision. According to the officials, the ship sank in the Great South Bay somewhere between North Channel and Range Channel, which is located to the north of Ocean Bay Park.
According to the authorities, Louis was thrown overboard, and initially, the rescue crew was unable to locate him. But divers from the Islip Fire Department were able to locate Renee inside the boat’s hull when it was underwater, and they were able to rescue her and bring her onto their vessel. At the scene, a medical examiner pronounced her dead.
According to the Suffolk County police, by the time Monday morning rolled around, the body of her husband had already been found. The operator of the other boat, 61-year-old Ferdinand Caravousanos of West Babylon, and his passengers did not sustain any injuries, according to the police. Both vessels were detained for inspection to ensure their safety. According to the authorities, an investigation into the factors that led to the collision is currently under way.
Suffolk County Police Department Deputy Chief William Scrima posted that “It is not a criminal incident. It’s just a tragic accident and our condolences and sympathies go out to the family members and friends of the victims,”
Louis and Renee Deritis obituary and funeral arrangements will be released by family members
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