The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1989 Carver Santigo Bay boat exploded after refueling.
The driver of the boat James T. Holcomb wasn't injured in this accident but one occupant on the boat 76 year old Ronald J. Moore of Nevada, Missouri was killed in this accident. Another passenger on the boat 58 year old Susan Abele-Burns sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was life flighted to University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri for treatment.
The cause of this fire is currently under investigation at this time.
Mid America Live News will update when a full report is issued from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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