UPDATE: Man Faces BUI Charge in Lanier Boating Fatality

Man arrested in collision that killed boy, 9. A teen, reportedly his brother, also is missing.

Updated June 20 An arrest has been made in the case involving a fatality from the boating collision Monday at Lake Lanier, according to 11alive.com. At a news conference Tuesday morning, DNR officials announced the arrest of Paul J. Bennett in connection with the crash. The 44-year-old faces a charge of boating under the influence; the DNR said more charges are possible, including homicide by vessel and failing to give aid, the 11alive.com report said. The AJC reported that Bennett is from Cumming. DNR spokesman Stephen Adams said Bennett refused medical treatment when he was arrested about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. He's being held at the Hall County jail. A DNR ranger found Bennett's boat tied up to another boat at Bald Ridge Marina. Adams said …

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