Tragic Fishing Boat Collision on Clear Lake | Sioux City News

Sioux City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

A tragic boating collision on Clear Lake in Iowa claimed the life of 59-year-old Dennis Ritter after his 16-foot fishing boat was struck from behind by a flat-bottom vessel. His passenger, 68-year-old Billy Carlton, was injured but released from the hospital by Friday. The driver of the other boat, 35-year-old Logen Conklin, and his passengers were unharmed. Alcohol was ruled out as a factor. Authorities, including the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and local law enforcement, are investigating the incident to determine what led to the crash — a sobering reminder that even leisure time…