Lawyer Involved In Boating Hit-And-Run That Injured Three Children Arrested

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Officials say the lawyer who fled the scene of a boating accident that injured three children has been arrested.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries confirmed yesterday that Chris Richard, 64, was arrested on charges relating to the August 8 incident on the False River.

Richard is accused of driving a pontoon boat that severely injured three children, including one who had to be airlifted to the hospital with a fractured pelvis.

Richard is facing charges of felony hit-and-run and is out of jail after posting a $40,000 bond.

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