Long Island couple killed in boat crash after twice bigger fishing vessel and capsizing as divers re
A New York couple was killed over Labor Day Weekend after their boat crashed with a vessel twice as big and capsized.
The bodies of Louis Deritis, 53, and his wife Renee, 50, were recovered in Great South Bay near Fire Island after their boat capsized on Sunday night.
Deritis was operating his 27-foot 1989 OC/MA boat when it collided with a 44-foot fishing boat.
He was ejected from the vessel and his body was found in the water on Monday after an overnight search.
Renee's body was earlier found in the partially-submerged boat's cabin by a team of rescue divers, police said.
Louis Deritis, 53, and his wife Renee, 50, were killed in a boat crash in Long Island on Sunday
Renee's body was earlier found in the partially-submerged boat's cabin by a team of rescue divers, police said
Suffolk County police said the incident appears to be a 'tragic accident'
The larger boat was operated by Ferdinand Caravousanos, 61, who was on a fishing trip with friends and not injured.
The West Babylon resident's four passengers were not hurt in the collision.
Suffolk County police said the incident appears to be a 'tragic accident.'
Chief William Scrima said on Monday that Caravousanos's vessel, the Henriques, was heading southwest in the bay while Deritis's boat was heading east.
At some point, for reasons unknown, Deritis's boat made an abrupt turn north and into the path of the Henriques.
While Caravousanos made his best effort to swerve, he could not avoid colliding with the Deritis' boat.
Chief Scrima could not say at what speed the boats were traveling.
He added there's no reason to believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the tragic crash.
The Deritises were likely heading home to Oakdale from Kismet, according to police.
Both embarkations were impounded for safety checks.
Police have asked anyone with relevant information to contact them at 631-854-8352.
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