India, April 17 -- Officials in Cullman County identified the three men who died in a boating accident on Smith Lake Wednesday. The crash took place as the Major League Fishing tournament was being held. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed that Joey Broom, John Clark, and Jeffrey Little were the three men who died. Flint Davis, a pro-bass fisherman, was also involved the accident.

ALEA said that the crash occurred near the Miller Flats area of Smith Lake. A Center Console vessel collided with a Nitro Bass boat.

In a comment about Joey M. Broom to WBRC, Snead Mayor Tim Kent said, "He always had a smile on his face. No one ever had a bad thing to say about him. He always put the Town of Snead and its people first. They are deeply...