Man Appeals Conviction in Fox River Hit-and-Run Boat Crash

In July 2022, a boat crash on the Fox River involving Jason Lindemann's speedboat and a paddle boat resulted in multiple injuries. Lindemann was subsequently convicted of reckless endangerment. His appeal centers on the argument that his actions did not constitute criminal recklessness. The defense claims he was simply accelerating after leaving a no-wake zone, a common practice among boaters. They further argue that the jury instructions were flawed, potentially leading the jury to confuse ordinary carelessness with criminal behavior. The appeal also questions whether the trial should have been moved due to local bias. Surveillance video of the crash exists, but its interpretation is central to the legal arguments. The state has yet to respond to the appeal, and a reply is due next month. The case raises important questions about the legal standards for determining recklessness in boating accidents.

Two felony counts of reckless endangerment, along with multiple misdemeanors, related to a 2022 boat crash on the Fox River.

Lindemann's attorney argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove criminal recklessness and that the jury instructions were confusing.

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