The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal boating collision that occurred Sunday on West Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County. A news release states that at 1 p.m. Sunday, two boats collided on the lake, resulting in one fatality. Five passengers on the same vessel sustained injuries. Three people with serious injuries and two with minor injuries were transported to Lakes Regional Hospital and Spencer Hospital. All passengers were wearing personal flotation devices and alcohol has been eliminated as a contributing factor in the incident. No injuries were reported from passengers in the second boat. The investigation is ongoing.
