Police ID Two Killed in Wicomico River Boating Accident

(Photo: Salisbury Fire Department)

SALISBURY, Md.- Maryland Natural Resources Police have released the names of two men who died last week after the boat they were on struck a pier on the Wicomico River.

The victims were identified as Juan Carlos Ojeda Damian, 37, and 46-year-old Adalberto "Gonzalo" Perez Perez, 46, according to NRP spokesperson Capt. Melissa Scarborough. 

The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 when a boat struck a pier at 5292 Safe Harbor Way, southwest of downtown Salisbury. 

Four other people who were involved in the crash were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released, Scarborough said.

This investigation into the accident is ongoing. 

 

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