The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a South Frontenac Township man in connection with a deadly boating collision at Buck Bay on May 18, 2024. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left three others injured.
On October 29, 2024, authorities arrested 44-year-old Matthew Splinter, charging him with:
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death – three counts
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm – three counts.
- Impaired operation causing death – three counts
- Impaired operation causing bodily harm – three counts
Splinter remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled for October 30, 2024, in Kingston.
As the investigation continues, police urge anyone with information to reach out to the Frontenac OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).