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Johanna Gregory
Coverage of Johanna Gregory in the Nexus archive.
Monroe Harborplace2Salvi, Schostok & Pritchardorganization1Brandon Dammperson1Illinois Department of Natural Resourcesorganization1U.S. Coast Guardorganization1Chicago policeorganization1Jason Gradyperson1Jeff Rubinperson1Chicagoplace1Illinoisplace1Recreational boatingtopic1Boat crashestopic1safety regulationstopic1
- Lawyers claim larger boat hit smaller vessel in fatal crash at Monroe Harbor
A fatal boat collision occurred at Monroe Harbor when a larger cabin cruiser struck a smaller vessel, killing 26-year-old Johanna Gregory and injuring 13 others. Lawyers for the smaller boat claim the larger vessel caused the crash, but investigations by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, and Chicago Police are ongoing.
- Some Chicago boaters call for stronger rules following fatal crash they say is too common
Chicago boaters are advocating for stronger boat safety regulations following a recent fatal crash that killed 26-year-old Johanna Gregory. They highlight the lack of mandatory training for recreational boaters in Illinois, contributing to frequent accidents on the city's waterways.