Naples man, Bonita Springs woman die in Little Hickory Bay boat crash in North Naples

Two Southwest Florida residents died on Friday in a boat crash that remains under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

John C. Moulder and Judy M. Eaton, both 71, suffered fatal injuries when the 21' Cobia Open Bay boat they were on crashed into the mangrove trees near Little Hickory Bay, Florida Fish and Wildlife said in a statement.

Moulder was from Naples and Eaton was from Bonita Springs.

Moulder and Eaton were the only occupants of the boat and no other vessels were involved in the crash, Florida Fish and Wildlife said.

Eaton was found in the trees and pronounced dead at the scene, while Moulder died from his injuries in a local hospital after being recovered from the water.

Collier had no boating deaths in 2021 or 2022, according to the most recent statistical report released by Florida Fish and Wildlife.

Authorities have not released any further information as the investigation continues.