All on Joey Broom, John Clark and Jeffrey Little, Major League Fishing boat crash victims

Officials in Cullman County identified the three men who died in a boating accident on Smith Lake Wednesday

Published on: Apr 17, 2025, 05:06:26 IST

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Officials in Cullman County identified the three men who died in a boating accident on Smith Lake Wednesday. The crash took place as the Major League Fishing tournament was being held. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed that Joey Broom, John Clark, and Jeffrey Little were the three men who died. Flint Davis, a pro-bass fisherman, was also involved the accident.

Joey Broom (r) died in the Major League Fishing boat crash (X)

ALEA said that the crash occurred near the Miller Flats area of Smith Lake. A Center Console vessel collided with a Nitro Bass boat.

In a comment about Joey M. Broom to WBRC, Snead Mayor Tim Kent said, “He always had a smile on his face. No one ever had a bad thing to say about him. He always put the Town of Snead and its people first. They are deeply saddened and shocked. He will be missed.”

All on Joey Broom, John Clark, and Jeffrey Little?

Joey M. Broom, a 58-year-old resident of Altoona, Alabama. He was a councilman for the Town of Snead. Broom was aboard a Center Console vessel struck by a Nitro Bass Boat. Reports suggest fog may have blinded the bass boat’s driver, contributing to the collision.

John Clark was 44 years and Jeffrey C. Little was 62. The former was from Cullman and the latter from Brandon, Mississippi.

Clark and Little were also onboard the Center Console vessel. Both men drowned.

Flint Davis' girlfriend posts a note

Davis' girlfriend asked her social media followers to pray for the pro-bass fisherman. "Please say a prayer for my sweet boyfriend Flint and all others involved in this tragic accident," she wrote on Instagram.

"This is a heartbreaking moment for our entire organization. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy,” Kathy Fennel, MLF Executive Vice President and General Manager, said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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