A California man says he ended up in Florida Everglades water, and has retained legal representation following last Friday’s airboat crash .
David Tolson says he was a victim of the crash – while visiting the Southwest Florida area with his family for the American Youth Football Team tournament.
Mega Football and Cheer, a San Francisco-based sports group, has previously confirmed to FOX 4 that some of its members were involved in the crash.
Tolson – joining attorneys and reporters from Fort Myers via Zoom – says following the collision between the two airboats, he ended up in the water.
“Just trying to get to my family was a challenge.”
“I felt helpless.”
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), two airboats carrying a total of 35 people collided head-on .
Preliminary information indicates that a 24’ Alumitech airboat and a 25’ Alumitech airboat were involved, FWC says.
Of the 24 injured, 16 were taken to local hospitals.
According to Tolson, his injuries include a broken arm, five broken ribs and breathing complications.