Madison, IN Sunny intervals 61°
Listen Live

Driver Killed When Ejected From Vintage Hydroplane During The Madison Regatta

Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 7:41 PM

By Various Sources of Information

During testing

Tragedy on the Ohio River Saturday during the Madison Regatta as 60 year old Rick Beatty, of Dayton, Ohio, owner and driver of the vintage H-202 Heavy Duty, was killed when he was ejected from the cockpit of the vintage craft during running test laps.

According to reports, Beatty hit a wake and was ejected from the open cockpit of his boat.

Jefferson County Coroner Rodney Nay, said Beatty was pulled from the river by safety and rescue personnel, who could not find a pulse. EMT’s administered CPR while in route to King’s Daughters’ Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:06 p.m.

 

More from Local News

Events

Local News

MADISON MAN DECEASED AFTER BRIEF STANDOFF WITH POLICE

Domestic situation lead to the standoff

Attempted Murder Suspect Held on $5 Million Bond

Larry Webster II was in Ripley County Court this week.

Local Sports

Local Sports for April 24-25, 2026

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com

Local Sports for April 23, 2026

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com

Local Sports for April 22,2026

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com