10-year-old dead after boating accident in Waukesha County

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MUSKEGO, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the death of a 10-year-old after a boating accident on Saturday, June 7. 

Around 10 a.m. the Muskego Police Department and Tess Corners Fire Department responded to a boat accident at Idle Isle Park on Little Muskego Lake. 

A 10-year-old was injured and transported to a local hospital. However, they died from their injuries. 

The DNR says preliminary investigations suggest a boat operated by a 74-year-old man with one other person on board struck a stationary boat with three people on board, including the child. No other significant injuries were reported.

The accident remains under investigation by the DNR with assistance from the Muskego Police Department.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the DNR’s confidential Violation Hotline or call 1-800-847-9367. You can also contact the Muskego Police Department at 262-679-4130.

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