Myrtle Beach man charged in connection to boating collision along Intracoastal Waterway

A Myrtle Beach man is facing charges following a boating wreck Sunday.

Ralph Gonyea, 63, was charged with negligent operation in connection to the collision along the Intracoastal Waterway, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

On Sunday evening, Gonyea drove his boat over another boat, causing one to sink to the bottom of the Waterway, officials said.

Twelve people in total were treated as a result of the crash, with four being taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, the release states.

While SCDNR was also able to recover the boats, an investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

This story was originally published July 3, 2019 at 11:24 AM.