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AA Flight Attendant Killed by Boat While Snorkeling in Florida

6/7/2026

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Williams Killed Boat

Kellie Melinda Williams, a 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, died from blunt-force injuries after being struck by a boat while snorkeling.
The Broward County Medical Examiner ruled Williams' death resulted from blunt-force injuries sustained near Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park.
Two fishermen alerted police around 8 p.m. after seeing Williams in the water, leading to a rapid response from the Hollywood Police Department.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed the injuries were consistent with a vessel impact.

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Police Secure Beach

Police have not yet notified the victim’s next of kin and are urging anyone with information to call.
A woman who had been snorkeling at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park was found dead after her body washed ashore.
The Broward Medical Examiner determined the death resulted from blunt-force injuries.
Hollywood police secured the beach at about 8 p.m. Wednesday, with homicide and crime-scene detectives joining.

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Williams Killed Boat

Kellie Melinda Williams, a 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, died from blunt-force injuries after being struck by a boat while snorkeling.
The Broward County Medical Examiner ruled Williams' death resulted from blunt-force injuries sustained near Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park.
Two fishermen alerted police around 8 p.m. after seeing Williams in the water, leading to a rapid response from the Hollywood Police Department.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed the injuries were consistent with a vessel impact.

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