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The eight other passengers on the boat, including two 1-year-olds, walked away with minimal injuries. Philadelphia police have identified a driver who they say crashed a boat in the Schuylkill River on Saturday while driving under the influence. The crash left eight passengers injured. Officials say they responded to the crash shortly after 7 p.m. under the 34th Street Bridge near the Grays Ferry neighborhood in the city. When officers arrived at the scene, they saw a boat with nine people on board that had hit the bridge’s structure. The driver, later identified as 29-year-old Parminder Singh from Pennsauken, New Jersey, was behind the boat’s helm as the fire department removed people from the vehicle. Singh has since been charged with BUI (boating under the influence), assault, reckless endangerment, and related offenses. The eight other passengers on the boat, including two 1-year-olds, walked away with minimal injuries. Officials say one of the small children was transported to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for evaluation and the other was sent to Jefferson Hospital with a nose bleed. The other adult passengers were taken to various hospitals around the area. They range in age between 23 and 31 years old. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence, whether it be on land or on water. Operating a vehicle while impaired not only puts the driver’s life at risk but also endangers the lives of passengers and other individuals in the vicinity. It is crucial for individuals to make responsible choices and refrain from driving or operating any vehicle if they have consumed alcohol or drugs. Law enforcement agencies continue to emphasize the importance of sobriety and enforce strict penalties for those found guilty of driving under the influence. By raising awareness and promoting responsible behavior, we can work towards reducing accidents and keeping our communities safe..
