In a tragic boating accident off the Amalfi Coast, Adrienne Vaughan, the president of Bloomsbury USA publishing house, was killed when the motorboat she had chartered collided with a sailing yacht. Vaughan, who was on vacation with her husband and two children, was thrown into the water upon impact and was fatally struck by the spinning propeller of the motorboat. The incident occurred while guests on the sailing yacht were dancing and enjoying themselves, as captured in a harrowing video. Witnesses described the chaos and horror that ensued as the motorboat crashed into the yacht, with one witness stating that Vaughan "didn't have an arm and the nape of her neck was white, as if no blood was flowing." Vaughan's husband was also injured in the crash and underwent surgery for a shoulder injury, while their children were treated for shock. The skipper of the motorboat, a 30-year-old Italian man, is currently under investigation for manslaughter, with suspicions that he may have caused the wreck. Reports suggest that he suffered pelvic and rib injuries in the collision and was found vomiting after the crash, leading witnesses to believe that he may have been intoxicated. Blood samples were taken from the skipper to test for drugs or alcohol, but the results have been inconclusive so far. However, recent reports indicate that cocaine was found in the skipper's blood. The Italian coast guard office in Amalfi is leading the investigation into the crash, which occurred as the motorboat was headed to the popular destination of Positano. Bloomsbury USA, known for publishing the “Harry Potter” books, released a statement mourning the loss of Vaughan, describing her as a talented leader with a deep commitment to authors and readers. The publishing community is devastated by the tragic accident, and Vaughan's death is a profound loss for the industry.