CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. -- An Englewood man died and two others were injured early Sunday morning after two boats collided near Placida.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, the crash happened at 4:40 AM in Placida Harbor.
23-year-old Dylan Gonzalez of Englewood died from his injuries in the crash.
FWC says Gonzalez was riding in a 19-foot boat driven by 29-year-old William Pfannkuch of Port Charlotte when the crash happened. Pfannkuch was also injured.
Their boat collided with a 20-foot boat driven by 20-year-old Dalton Reas of Wauchula. That vessel had 4 other passengers, one of whom was injured - 21-year-old Rachel Coker.
The crash is still under investigation, and the State Attorney's Office has been notified.
It was unknown if alcohol was a factor.
No other details are available at this time.
