Boating Tragedy: Real Estate Developer Ordered to Turn Himself In
Accused of Vessel Homicide
A Miami-Dade judge has ordered real estate developer George Pino to report to jail by next Thursday, after he was implicated in a boating tragedy that resulted in the death of a teenager and left another severely injured.
The Incident
The incident occurred on September 18, 2022, during Pino’s daughter’s 18th birthday celebration in Biscayne Bay. According to officials, Pino was driving his boat when he crashed into a channel marker, throwing 12 teenagers into the water. Seventeen-year-old Luciana Fernandez was killed in the accident, and 19-year-old Katerina Puig was left disabled.
Evidence of Excessive Drinking
Police found more than 60 empty bottles of liquor on board the boat, suggesting that excessive drinking may have contributed to the accident.
Charges and Sentence
Pino has been charged with vessel homicide and is facing a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. The judge’s order requires him to turn himself in by next Thursday.
Conclusion
The boating tragedy has left a community in shock and has raised concerns about the dangers of excessive drinking and reckless behavior on the water. As the case moves forward, it is hoped that justice will be served and that the families of the victims will find some measure of closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the charge against George Pino?
A: Pino has been charged with vessel homicide.
Q: What happened during the incident?
A: Pino’s boat crashed into a channel marker in Biscayne Bay, throwing 12 teenagers into the water. One teenager was killed, and another was left severely injured.
Q: Was excessive drinking involved?
A: Yes, police found more than 60 empty bottles of liquor on board the boat, suggesting that excessive drinking may have contributed to the accident.
Q: What is the sentence Pino is facing?
A: Pino is facing a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
