The family of a U.S. publishing executive who tragically passed away in a boating incident in southern Italy is urging Italian authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
"We are cooperating with the Italian authorities in their investigations, and will continue to do so until they conclude," stated Mike White, husband of Adrienne Vaughan, on behalf of their family, in a message provided to The Associated Press on Thursday.
Adrienne Vaughan, the 45-year-old president of Bloomsbury Publishing's U.S. division, lost her life on August 3rd when the rented motorboat her family had hired collided with a chartered sailboat off the Amalfi Coast.
The skipper of the motorboat is currently under investigation for suspected manslaughter and causing a shipwreck, as indicated by prosecutors. However, no charges have been formally announced as of now.
Salerno Prosecutor Giuseppe Borrelli stated on August 5th that during the moment of impact, Adrienne Vaughan was sunbathing on the bow of the boat and was thrown into the water. Two doctors who happened to be passengers on the sailboat jumped into the sea to provide assistance, and a nearby vessel brought Vaughan to shore. Unfortunately, she passed away before reaching the hospital.
Mike White and the skipper off the motorboat sustained injuries, while the family's two children were unharmed.
In a statement released by a spokesperson, Mike White expressed how deeply the family was affected by Vaughan's death. He stated, "Her absence from our lives and the tragic circumstances of her passing are beyond comprehension."
"We expect the Italian authorities to thoroughly investigate the events leading to Adrienne's demise, identify the parties responsible, and ensure that any individual accountable is held legally responsible under the Italian judicial system," he added, along with a request for privacy for the family.
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