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Carlos Alberto Fernandez, a twenty-seven year old South Florida man, drove his personal watercraft (also known as a Jetski) into a twenty-two foot boat that was carrying a family back to port. Fernandez’s friend Jose Luis Moreno, who was riding another personal watercraft, tried to call for help and save Fernandez. Sadly, he was unable to save his friend and Fernandez was pronounced dead shortly after he was pulled out of the water. Fernandez leaves behind a wife and child. The family members were left in shock but none were injured.
Police are trying to determine why the boat and watercrafts were out in the water late at night. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesperson Jorge Pino stated “It’s hard enough to spot a vessel with navigational lights and proper safety equipment. Now you have a black personal watercraft at night at a high rate of speed. It’s just a recipe for disaster.” Florida law permits personal watercrafts to operate only during the day. Fernandez crashed into the boat around ten o’clock on Sunday night in Biscayne Bay.
Man dies after personal watercraft hits boat in Biscayne Bay, www.miamiherald.com September 31, 2012.
South Florida is home to some of the greatest waterways in the country. Every year, millions of tourists work their way down to Florida to spend time boating and swimming in the oceans and canals. Unfortunately, many of these days can turn deadly when motorists do not follow state rules and operational instructions. Jetskis and boats are often found zipping around the waterways at high speeds and with inexperienced drivers behind the wheel. Boating accidents and Jetski accidents can cause serious injuries, including traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, and sometimes, even death. If you or a loved one has been involved in a boating accident, call the Miami Beach motor vehicle accident lawyers at the Friedland | Carmona today, With over twenty years of experience, the Broward wrongful death lawyers have devoted their careers to helping victims and their families recover compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages that have resulted from an accident. Don’t hesitate–call (305) 661-2008 today for your free consultation!
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