LOUISA COUNTY, Va. — A Richmond man has died following a boating incident at Lake Anna, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).

On Thursday, May 1, at approximately 5:57 p.m., DWR received a report of a single-vessel accident involving two individuals who were thrown overboard while wrapping up a day on the water.

The vessel’s operator, David A. Pace, 72, of Richmond, and his passenger, Sarah E. Steiner, 74, of Henrico, were both ejected from the boat under circumstances still under investigation. Pace sustained serious injuries consistent with a propeller strike and was transported to Mary Washington Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. Steiner was also taken to Mary Washington for treatment of minor injuries.

According to authorities, while there were life jackets on board, neither individual was wearing one at the time of the incident. Additionally, the engine kill switch lanyard was attached to the vessel but was not worn by the operator.

The Virginia DWR continues to investigate the cause of the accident.

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