Authorities searching for boater who struck swimmer in Pontiac Lake

Oakland County authorities are searching for a boater who struck and injured a woman who was swimming on Pontiac Lake. 

The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 on Pontiac Lake near Walt's Point Marina in White Lake Township, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

A 60-year-old Fenton woman was swimming in the lake when she was hit by a passing boat. Deputies say the woman suffered a back injury and had several lacerations. 

The woman was taken to a local hospital, where deputies say she remains in stable condition. 

Investigators are searching for a white speedboat/jetboat with dark accent striping. The boat operator is described as a White man between the ages of 50 and 60. 

Deputies are asking Pontiac Lake residents and businesses to review security footage for any images or video of a boat matching that description. 

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Oakland County Sheriff's Office at 248-858-4950.