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Jury examines boat damaged in deadly 2022 crash on Day 4 of George Pino trial
By Sebastian Cuervo at WSVN 7 News
· June 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Jurors in the trial of real estate developer George Pino examined the boat he was operating during the fatal 2022 boating accident that took the life of a teenage girl. Those jurors arrived at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s facility in North Miami at around 11 a.m. on Thursd
Key takeaway Prosecutors said Pino was going the wrong way and plowed into a channel marker near Boca Chita Key on Labor Day weekend of 2022.
Why this matters in The Miami
The trial of George Pino, a real estate developer, has brought attention to boating safety in Miami's waterways. The fatal crash that took the life of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez occurred near Boca Chita Key, a popular destination for boaters in Miami-Dade County. As jurors examined the damaged boat, they saw firsthand the devastating consequences of reckless boating. Miami's proximity to the ocean and its many waterways make boating a popular activity, but it also increases the risk of accidents. The Miami-Dade Police and Miami-Dade County government have a responsibility to ensure that boaters are aware of and follow safety regulations to prevent such tragedies. The outcome of this trial will be closely watched by the community, particularly by those who live in coastal neighborhoods like Miami Beach and have a vested interest in safe boating practices.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Jurors in the trial of real estate developer George Pino examined the boat he was operating during the fatal 2022 boating accident that took the life of a teenage girl. Those jurors arrived at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s facility in North Miami at around 11 a.m. on Thursd
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