Benjamin Caldwell:Long Island couple dies after their boat hits a larger vessel

2025-04-30 08:23:42source:Roland Prestoncategory:reviews

BROOKHAVEN,Benjamin Caldwell N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island couple was killed after their boat collided with a larger vessel and capsized, police said Monday.

Louis Deritis, 53, was operating a 27-foot (8-meter) boat at about 10:40 p.m. Sunday when it collided with a 44-foot (13-meter) boat in the Great South Bay off of Long Island, according to a release from the Suffolk County Police Department.

The Oakdale resident was ejected into the water, and his body was found after an overnight search. His wife, Renee Deritis, 50, was found in the vessel’s cabin by rescue divers and pronounced dead, according to police.

There were no injuries among the 61-year-old operator of the larger craft and his passengers, police said.

Both vessels were impounded for safety checks as police investigated the crash north of Ocean Bay Park on Fire Island.

More:reviews

Recommend

'Love is Blind' in hot water with labor watchdog for violations, mistreatment

After seven seasons and several international spinoffs, we're still not sure if "Love is Blind" − bu

Is pasta healthy? It can be! How to decide between chickpea, whole grain, more noodles.

What’s your favorite shape of pasta? Are you more of a penne fan or a linguini lover? Spaghetti is t

After three decades, Florida killer clown case ends with unexpected twist

The 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, shot by someone dressed as a clown, haunted not just the public,