'Shark Tank' judge escapes fatal boating accident

Ontario (Canada), Aug 29 (IANS) Reality TV show "Shark Tank" judge Kevin OLeary escaped without any major injury after being involved in a major boating accident that left two people dead and three injured.The accident occurred on Saturday at 11.30 p.m. on Lake Joseph here after O'Leary's boat collided with a larger boat and went over its bow, according to NBC News, reports variety.com."On late Saturday night I was a passenger in a boat that was involved in a tragic collision with another watercraft that had no navigation lights on and then fled the scene," O'Leary said in a statement, noting that he is cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.The news portal also reported that O'Leary's wife was driving the boat at the time of the accident and passed a driving under the influence (DUI) test administered shortly afterwards. A 64 year-old named Gary Poltash was struck and killed in the accident, and 48 year-old Susanne Brito died shortly after.The incident is being investigated and no charges have been filed."Out of respect for the victims families and to fully support the ongoing investigation I feel it is inappropriate to make further comments at this time," O'Leary said in the statement.He added: "My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the victims, the families and those affected by this loss."
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