Boat driver found not guilty in Florida crash that killed daughter's teenage friend
Summary
George Pino, a boat driver in Florida, was found not guilty of vessel homicide and manslaughter after a 2022 boat crash that killed a teenage girl. The crash injured several people, but the jury decided that Pino was not criminally responsible.Key Facts
- George Pino was charged with manslaughter and vessel homicide for a boat accident on September 4, 2022.
- The crash took place in the Cutter Bank channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Lucy Fernandez, age 17, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
- Several others, including Pino, his family, and teens, were injured; one teen has serious injuries requiring constant care.
- Prosecutors said Pino drove too fast, was inattentive, and had been drinking before the crash.
- The defense said Pino made a mistake but was not reckless or impaired.
- Pino suffered a concussion and possible brain injury during the crash and did not testify at trial.
- The jury reached a verdict of not guilty in less than two hours.
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