A Tilton man was killed early Sunday when his scull rowing boat collided with a pontoon boat on Lake Winnisquam.

 The crash, reported at 6:42 a.m. Sunday, involved Thomas Mead, 76, who had been rowing a scull – a low sleek boat of the type used in rowing races – when he was struck by a pontoon boat operated by a 17-year-old male.

New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol said the operator of the pontoon boat was able to get Mead aboard his vessel and began CPR. Resuscitation efforts continued by the operator until fire rescue units arrived on the scene. Mead was then transported by ambulance to Concord Hospital – Laconia where he was pronounced dead.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Marine Patrol Sgt. Joshua Dirth at (603) 227-2115 or Joshua.E.Dirth@DOS.NH.GOV.