Chaotic Scene in Florida: 1 Dead, 10 Injured After Recreational Boat Collides with Ferry
Deadly boating mishap in Florida - body discovered in Florida
Hey there! Let's talk about a pretty unfortunate event that took place off the coast of Clearwater, Florida.
On Sunday evening, a 37-foot recreational boat rammed into a 40-foot Clearwater Ferry near the Memorial Causeway bridge. This collision left one man, Jose Castro, dead and ten others injured[1][2][3]. The driver of the recreational boat, identified as Jeffry Knight, was involved in the crash. He initially fled the scene but was later found[3].
The ferry, carrying over 40 people at the time of the incident, was stranded on a sandbar under the bridge at the time of the collision. This is a multi-lane bridge connecting downtown Clearwater to Clearwater Beach[4].
The exact number of injured individuals was still unknown in the hours following the event. Injured passengers were reportedly transported to hospitals by helicopter, with the fire department classifying the incident as a major event[4].
US media outlets have already reported possible leads on the responsible party. According to US media citing the US Coast Guard, there were six people on the boat[3].
Authorities are now investigating the matter, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission leading the investigation, and the U.S. Coast Guard also involved[1][3]. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made as of now. The crash was deemed a "mass casualty incident" due to the number of injuries, and all local hospitals were notified[3].
Stay tuned for updates on this tragic event.
- Florida
- Clearwater
- Ferry accident
- Recreational boat collision
- Mass casualty incident
- The fatal boat collision occurred on Sunday evening near the Memorial Causeway bridge in Clearwater, Florida.
- As per reports, the 37-foot recreational boat collided with a 40-foot Clearwater Ferry, leading to a mass casualty incident.
- Vocational training programs in the local community could help improve the skills of those operating such recreational boats, potentially preventing future accidents.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the US Coast Guard are investigating the Clearwater ferry accident, with the investigation still ongoing.
