Statement from Kevin Treanor’s attorney on fatal yacht accident

Below is a statement to NBC News from Kevin Treanor’s attorney James Mercante in response to a July 13 report about a fatal yacht accident on July 4 in Huntington, New York:

Statement from Kevin Treanor’s attorney:
Family and close friends boarded the Kandi Won in Huntington NY for a trip to Oyster Bay to celebrate the 4th of July. The one hour voyage was a pleasant boat ride without incident. On the way home, tragedy struck and took everyone by surprise. There was no alcohol or speed involved. The vessel was well equipped. Mr. Treanor is grieving the loss of his daughter Harlie and close family friends David Aureliano and Victoria Gaines. His thoughts and prayers are with the families of David and Victoria.

In addition to this horrific and heartbreaking loss, the Treanor family is distraught over the pending criminal investigation that continues after this tragic accident.