Charges filed against man in fatal Bobs Lake boat crash that killed three

Matthew Splinter, 44, from South Frontenac Township, faces 12 criminal charges related to a boat crash on Bobs Lake in May that killed three people. The Ontario Provincial Police announced the charges, which include dangerous and impaired operation causing death and bodily harm. The collision occurred on May 18, involving a speedboat and a fishing-style boat. Three young adults—Kaila Bearman, Juliette Côté, and Riley Orr—died, and five others were injured. The investigation took time due to its complexity. Splinter was arrested on Tuesday and is scheduled for a bail hearing. Police have not released further details about the incident, as the investigation continues.