Update: July 14 at 6 p.m. The family of Nazar Svintozelskiy has hired two law firms to investigate the July 4 boating crash that killed the young man on Herrington Lake.Attorney Justin Peterson said a wake boat struck the family 's pontoon boat, which was sitting idle in the water. The collision killed Svintozelskiy, who was buried on Monday, and left his 58-year-old father in a medically induced coma. Several others were also injured. The family has hired Peterson Law and Whiteford Taylor Preston."The boat, the wake boat comes this way, and the X is where he starts doing doughnuts at a very high rate of speed," Peterson said, describing the scene. "He comes out of that doughnut, has it completely open, and does not hit them until here, and then runs completely over them.Peterson said witnesses saw the wake boat hit Svintozelskiy and his father."We are greatly concerned about the failure to render aid by people who cause an incident like this," Peterson said. "I'll express the family's sincerest appreciation to the two boats that came up to help the children and the other adults who did survive this crash."Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is investigating the crash and has released the wake boat driver's name. The driver has not been charged, so his identity is being withheld. Electronic court records show he has a history of reckless driving and speeding offenses.As the family grieves Svintozelskiy's death, Peterson said they're hoping his father recovers."He doesn't know his son is dead. Doesn't know about the funeral," Peterson said. "Our hope is that when he does wake up, he wakes up to people being held accountable for what happened and that he doesn't have to wait for that."Leigh Searcy is committed to covering the stories that matter to you. If you have an idea, please reach out to Leigh at [email protected] Story:Two law firms have been retained to represent the family of a Jessamine County man killed in a July 4 boat collision on Herrington Lake in Mercer County.Peterson Law and Whiteford Taylor Preston announced they are representing the family of 25-year-old Nazar Svintozelskiy, who died in the crash. He was laid to rest on Monday.His father, Alex Svintozelskiy, remains in critical condition and is currently unresponsive. Other family members aboard the boat also suffered serious injuries.The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Commonwealth Attorney's office are actively investigating the incident.The two firms said they are also conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the collision."The family is sincerely appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from the community," Justin Peterson, founding partner of Peterson Law, said. "I am also impressed by the number of witnesses who have come forward with useful and relevant information. We will continue to investigate until those at fault are held accountable."No charges have been filed so far. ...read more read less