Fatal Personal Watercraft Collision On Lake St Clair
Last updated: Thursday August 14th, 7:55pm
OPP are investigating a fatal personal watercraft collision on Lake St Clair
Police say around 2:00pm on Thursday August 14th, 2025, they responded to a marine collision involving a single personal watercraft on Lake St Clair near Couture Beach in the Municipality of Lakeshore.
First responders arrived on scene and with the assistance of nearby residents, rescued 4 individuals from the lake.
A 17-year-old female from Essex County was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased from their injuries.
A second female, 16 years of age was transported to hospital and then air lifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.
Two more females, 15 and 17 years of age, were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this investigation to contact Lakeshore OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an online tip at www.catchcrooks.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
