Farmingville man pleads not guilty in boat crash that left 1 missing
The Farmingdale man who allegedly drove a boat drunk that resulted in a crash that left his childhood friend missing pleaded not guilty and will be released on bail, while the search for his friend continues.
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Jul 6, 2021, 10:13 AM
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5h agoThe Farmingdale man who allegedly drove a boat drunk that resulted in a crash that left his childhood friend missing pleaded not guilty and will be released on bail, while the search for his friend continues.
He allegedly admitted to police that he had a few drinks before crashing the boat.
He also failed several field sobriety tests, such as standing on one leg. He refused a chemical test and a warrant was issued. The results of the test are pending.
The 25-year-old is expected to appear back in court on Thursday.
Police say Jack Benjamin was operating a boat in
the Great South Bay when it hit a jetty at the end of Browns River Road in Sayville
on Monday.
One passenger was tossed from the boat and never
resurfaced.
Rescue crews spent Monday searching for the
missing person and say that person was not wearing a lifejacket.
Benjamin and another passenger were treated for
injuries and released. Three other people were not hurt.
This was the second boater to go missing over the
weekend.
Police say Christopher Calma went overboard in
Northport Harbor on Saturday and never resurfaced.
A search continues for both.
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