Ohio River Allision
The 43 meter long towboat Janis R. Brewer allided with the lock wall on the Ohio River at the Canneltons Lock and Dam near Cannelton, Indiana. The impact cause the towboat’s barges break free. One crew man fell overboard and perished. Reports state the crewman was wearing a life jacket. An investigation into the incident and the crewman’s death is being conducted by authorities.
