SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The captain of the “Ride the Duck” boat that sank on Table Rock Lake in July 2018 asked a judge to dismiss the case days before he appears in court.
The Branson Ride the Ducks boat sank in Table Rock Lake, killing 17 on board. Investigators say Ride the Ducks had plenty of warning about the severe weather, but the boat launched more than 20 minutes after a thunderstorm warning was issued for Table Rock Lake.
Kenneth McKee is charged with 17 counts of involuntary manslaughter and 12 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Attorneys for McKee claim the employees on the boat did not know the winds associated with the storm. The case has had several back-and-forth challenges since the tragedy.
Two supervisors also face charges…