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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police were investigating a deadly boating accident that occurred Sunday evening on Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County.

Richard Hynson, 47, of Glen Burnie died when his runabout collided with another boat carrying a man and his daughter shortly after 6 p.m. near Thomas Point, according to a DNR spokesman. The occupants of the other vessel, identified by Coast Guard officials as John Martins, 42, and Lauren Martins, 13, both of Glen Burnie, were thrown into the water and rescued by people in nearby boats.

Hynson was pronounced dead at the scene.

DNR police said the investigation will center on the position of the vessels in the channel. Police were also investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role.

- Brent Jones