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Ferry Crash Victim's Family Angered by Lack of Charges in Fatal Clearwater Accident

Tampa Bay 28April 29, 20252 min1,959 views
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Fatal Ferry Collision

  • πŸ’” Jose Castro, a 41-year-old post office employee, died in a ferry crash on Sunday night.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ He leaves behind two young daughters who deeply loved him and are now without their father.
  • 🌊 The Clearwater Ferry, carrying 44 people, was struck by a boat captained by Jeffrey Knight.

Investigation and Previous Incidents

  • 🚀 The FWC is investigating the crash, with Knight's boat leaving the scene and later being located.
  • πŸ§ͺ Knight passed a breathalyzer test at the scene.
  • ⚠️ Castro's family is angered by the lack of charges filed against Knight.
  • βš–οΈ Records indicate Knight was involved in a 2019 boating accident that injured four people, and faced a lawsuit in 2012 after a friend died following an incident on his yacht.

Family's Grief and Anger

  • 😭 The family is planning a funeral for Jose and expressed their deep sadness and anger over the incident.
  • πŸ—£οΈ They question the fairness of the situation, emphasizing that their brother's death was preventable.
  • 😊 Jose is remembered by his family for his smile and positive vibe, described as the happiest man.
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