Retired astronaut killed in Florida jet ski crash

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Posted on Monday, 07.02.12

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Officials in Flroida say a retired astronaut died in a jet ski crash off Pensacola Beach.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials say 51-year-old Capt. Alan G. Poindexter was riding on a jet ski with his 22-year-old son Sunday afternoon when his 26-year-old son crashed into them with another jet ski.

The Pensacola News Journal reports Zachary Poindexter hit the rear of the jet ski, knocking his father into the water.

Wildlife agency spokesman Stan Kirkland says Poindexter was pulled from the water and taken to the beach where friends performed CPR. He died a short time later at a hospital. Zachary Poindexter and his brother Samuel were not injured.

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Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/02/2878180/retired-astronaut-killed-in-florida.html

[mazzarro]

1. So sad and so unfortunate for the family. RIP -- n/t

[Joanie Baloney]

2. No reflection on the poster

But, really? "Flroida"

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Officials in Flroida say a retired astronaut died in a jet ski crash off Pensacola Beach.

This is the Miami Herald! Tell me Spellcheck passed that one.

Sheesh!

[Eugene]

3. That typo comes from the AP.

Other news sites have the same typo.

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Retired-astronaut-killed-in-Florida-jet-ski-crash-3678467.php

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jtSkLyG9KOoz3I_SOgufqDgM6QBg?docId=73cb3eda62374baeb721c9b10b1d54d4

http://news.yahoo.com/retired-astronaut-killed-florida-jet-ski-crash-105837204.html

[Joanie Baloney]

6. Then, that's even worse

Double sheesh.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

12. Hmmm, who knew Florida had "roids"????

[Historic NY]

4. son of Admiral John Poindexter

[PavePusher]

7. And your point is? n/t

[Historic NY]

9. none but what your problem........

[PavePusher]

11. My apology, I thought your were trying to imply something, but I couldn't figure out what it was. nt

[trumad]

5. Jet Ski's can be pretty dang dangerous.

People just simply forget to trust the vehicles when turning.

[HooptieWagon]

10. Yes. No brakes, and no rudder.

Steering is by the thrust of of the water jet. If you back off the throttle, you no longer can steer. Newbies shouldnt operate them anywhere near other craft or objects.

[Digit]

8. How horrible for his son

Of course this was an accident but I can't imagine what his 26 year old son must be feeling.

Very sad.

[Liberal_in_LA]

13. yes. what a tragedy.

[Beacool]

14. Terrible accident.

Although, having lived in FL, too common. People don't treat boats and jet skis with the respect they deserve. They are not toys and can kill if not handled properly. I remember one incident when Emilio Estefan (Gloria's husband) killed a jet skier who got too close to his boat. He accidentally ran him over.

I feel sorry for the family, particularly the son who will have to live with the knowledge that he killed his dad.

[lonestarnot]

15. Damn that's terrible.

Poor guy, poor kid.