State NewsSheriff: Boaters Fled Scene After Striking Children on RiverSavePrintThis screenshot shows False River, three children riding tubes were struck and injured by a pontoon boat in Louisana on Aug. 8 2021. Google Map/Screenshot via The Epoch TimesThe Associated Press8/12/2021|Updated: 8/12/2021NEW ROADS, La.—A Louisiana sheriff is investigating after three children riding on tubes on a river were struck and injured by a pontoon boat.The occupants on the boat all fled the scene after the Aug. 8 crash, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux told WBRZ-TV.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWinter Olympics Recap: Shiffrin Out of the Medals Again, Klaebo Wins Another GoldFeb 10, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 10Feb 10, 2026Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Busy Georgia Road and Strikes 3 VehiclesFeb 10, 2026US Skating Star Ilia Malinin Leads After Near-Perfect Short Program at the Milan Cortina OlympicsFeb 09, 2026Related TopicschildrenLouisianaboaters
