Michael Collins, 20, of Mineola, New York, has been arrested on charges of operating a boat under the influence following a canoe trip that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Dominick Tocci from Woodstock, Connecticut. The incident occurred on March 21 when Collins and Tocci, after consuming alcohol with friends, set out on Lake Hayward. The canoe capsized, leading to Tocci's drowning. Collins was rescued by bystanders, while Tocci's body was recovered days later after a search involving multiple emergency services. Collins turned himself in to authorities on July 10 and is scheduled to appear in court on July 23. No additional charges related to Tocci's death have been announced. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has emphasized the dangers of boating under the influence, especially during holiday periods.
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Lone survivor of canoe trip arrested on charges related to fatal incident
Michael Collins, the lone survivor of a canoe trip that led to the drowning of Dominick Tocci, has been charged with operating a boat under the influence. The incident occurred on March 21, and Tocci's body was recovered days later. Collins is scheduled to appear in court on July 23.
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