Allison Warmuth, 29, killed and Kevan Moniri injured in scooter collision with duck boat near Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts

Modified Date: 
Fri, 07/08/2016 - 9:22am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, April 30, 2016

Woman struck, killed by duck boat in downtown Boston

The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. right near public park Boston Common when the vessel, known as a duck boat, collided with the scooter.

The woman and her male passenger were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where the woman died from her injuries, according to Boston police Officer Rachel McGuire. The passenger suffered non-life threatening injuries, McGuire added.

Philly Attorney Speaks on Deadly Duck Boat Crash in Boston

Bob Schwartz, a Boston Duck Tours spokesman, said in an email that the group is cooperating with police and trying to obtain video footage to see what happened.

 

Woman killed in duck boat crash was ‘incredible person’

Family members have identified the woman killed by a duck boat Saturday as Allison Warmuth, a 29-year-old insurance underwriter who often traveled on the red moped that she was riding when the amphibious vehicle crashed into her.

Witness Recounts Deadly Duck Boat Crash

Jay says he was landscaping on the John Codman Island when he heard the motor scooter hit by the duck boat. He quickly ran over to help and that’s when he saw the woman on the ground.

Boston Duck Tours cites discrepancies in driver's record

As Boston police continue to investigate a duck boat crash that killed 29-year-old Allison Warmuth, the driver of the duck boat had his license suspended indefinitely.

'That Should Never Be': Mother of Boston Duck Boat Crash Victim Speaks Out

Warmuth says she understands the duck boats are part of the fabric of Boston, but she thinks the city has been irresponsible in the way the hulking amphibious vehicles are regulated.

Second Boston duck boat driver placed on leave

A Boston Duck Tours spokesperson said during a review of the fleet of 58 drivers, information on one driver's driving history raised concern for the company. "This information relates to the history of their personal vehicles and is not in any way associated with their driving performance at Boston Duck Tours," a spokesperson said.

Mother Of Woman Killed In Crash With Duck Boat Says Daughter’s Death ‘Left A Big Hole’

Martha Warmuth says she has a gaping hole full of pain, grief after the unexpected loss of her daughter.

Friends and family of duck boat crash victim testify at State House

Friends and family of the woman struck and killed by a duck boat testified Thursday at the State House in favor of proposed legislation that would tighten oversight of the industry, The Boston Globe reports.

People Involved: 
Allison Warmuth
Kevan Moniri
City: 
Boston, MA
Area: 
Boston, MA

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