Event Brief
American Airlines flight attendant dies after apparent boat strike
Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 8:17 PM ET
Summary: Kellie Williams, 31, was found dead on a Florida beach with injuries consistent with a vessel strike while snorkeling.
WHO: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) and Hollywood detectives
WHAT: Investigators said an American Airlines flight attendant died from blunt force injuries consistent with a vessel strike while snorkeling.
WHEN: Jun 08, 2026 at 7:42 PM ET
WHERE: Hollywood Beach, Florida
WHY: She was snorkeling/diving in the area of Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park when investigators said her injuries were consistent with a vessel strike.
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