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us-news17 days ago•24 min saved

Survivor recalls cradling infant as NYC harbor boat capsizes near Liberty Island

A survivor of a deadly New York Harbor boat capsizing describes holding five-month-old Antonella Garcia after her mother, Sara Sanchez, searched for a life jacket; prosecutors say there were no child-sized life vests and the 10-seat motorboat was overcrowded. The group, about 14 friends celebrating a church birthday, overturned in a swell near Liberty Island around 10:30 p.m. All other survivors were rescued. The captain, Manuel Hernandez, was charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death and released on bail; if convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

via New York Post|

#boat-crash #liberty-island #life-jackets

local-news29 days ago•41 min saved

Partial head found in Fox River near McHenry tied to fatal boat crash

Authorities recovered a partial human head in the Fox River near McHenry, near the site of the deadly Fox River boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska, a Des Plaines resident and U.S. Marine veteran, after a speeding, allegedly intoxicated boater struck her vessel. The remains have not yet been identified; the McHenry County coroner is investigating, and the incident is connected to the crash involving Richard M. Stevenson, who faces reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges in the crash.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #fox-river #local-news

crime-and-safety29 days ago•21 min saved

Partial head found near Fox River crash; investigators seek ID

McHenry County officials are trying to identify partial human remains found near the Fox River (Colby Drive) days after the fatal Fox River boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska. Dental records are being used to establish an ID, as authorities have not confirmed whether the remains belong to Jablonska, who was decapitated in the collision of a 31‑foot pontoon and a smaller boat. The coroner’s office continues its investigation with other agencies; meanwhile, Richard Stevenson, 45, remains jailed on reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges related to the crash.

via Patch|

#boat-crash #crime-and-safety #fox-river

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Lisle man charged after deadly Fox Lake boat crash on Fox River

A Lisle man, Richard Stevenson, faces aggravated DUI and reckless homicide charges after a high-speed pontoon crash on the Fox River near McHenry that killed 48-year-old Magdalena Jablonska. Prosecutors say his BAC was about .200 and he was speeding at 80 mph in a slow zone; two other occupants fled the scene. Stevenson, who has prior DUI and reckless-driving offenses, was detained and is jailed with a court date set for Aug. 5. He was terminated from his job at Stevenson Crane Company.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#boat-crash #crime #dui

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Man with prior DUI history charged in fatal Fox River pontoon crash near McHenry

A 45-year-old man with a history of DUI offenses was charged with three felonies, including reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence, after his 30-foot pontoon allegedly traveled at 80 mph on the Fox River near McHenry and struck a green Crownline, killing a woman who was decapitated; blood alcohol was reportedly 0.20, and prosecutors highlighted a long history of traffic offenses as he remains detained and faces an August 5 court date.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#boat-crash #crime #dui

local1 month ago•41 min saved

Bond Denied for Lisle Executive After 80 mph Fox River Boat Crash Kills Woman

A judge ordered the detention of Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, after prosecutors say he drove a 31-foot boat on the Fox River at about 80 mph while intoxicated, crashing into another boat and killing a woman while injuring another person near the 1800 block of South Fernwood Lane in unincorporated McHenry. Stevenson's blood alcohol content was 0.236, and he is charged with one count of reckless homicide and two counts of aggravated DUI causing a crash involving death; he refused chemical testing and his license was suspended. Prosecutors sought to detain him pending trial, and a McHenry County judge granted the request. The incident drew a multi-agency response, closed and later reopened the Fox River, and is under investigation by conservation police; Stevenson is scheduled for a status hearing August 5. A LinkedIn profile lists him as VP of Stevenson Crane Service.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #dui #fox-river

crime1 month ago•39 min saved

Company exec accused of reckless DUI in fatal Fox River boat crash near McHenry

Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, a company executive, allegedly operated a 31-foot South Bay boat on the Fox River at about 0.236 BAC—nearly three times the legal limit—driving at “full throttle” in a no-wake zone and striking a second boat near McHenry, killing a female occupant and injuring another. He faces reckless homicide (Class 3 felony) and aggravated DUI causing a crash involving death (Class 2 felony); Stevenson was arrested at the scene, transported to a hospital, and is scheduled for an Initial Appearance in court as the river closure near the McHenry Dam was temporarily lifted.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #crime #dui

local-news1 month ago•36 min saved

Speeding boat crash on Fox River near McHenry leaves 1 dead, others injured

A speeding boat allegedly rode over a smaller vessel on the Fox River near McHenry, killing one occupant at the scene and injuring another. Emergency crews responded to the 1800 block of South Fernwood Lane; the McHenry County Coroner took possession of the victim for autopsy, and the other occupant was hospitalized. The occupants of the faster boat fled the area as the Fox River was closed indefinitely between Stratton Lock and Holiday Hills, with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois DNR, and other agencies on scene continuing the investigation.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #fatal-crash #fox-river

local1 month ago•31 min saved

Portland Woman Identified in Sauvie Island Boat Crash on the Willamette River

Deputies identified 25-year-old Rosalyn Albornoz-Lopez of Portland as the victim who died when a 33-foot cabin cruiser struck an aluminum walkway and ran ashore near Sauvie Island on July 4. The boat’s operator (51) and three other female passengers were hospitalized but expected to survive. Investigators are examining possible factors such as speed, impairment, or lighting, and the case is being coordinated with the Multnomah County DA’s Office; no arrests have been reported as of Monday morning.

via KATU|

#boat-crash #local #multnomah-county-sheriffs-office

crime2 months ago•12 min saved

Estate mogul acquitted in fatal Biscayne Bay boat crash case

Jury finds estate mogul George Pino not guilty on two counts (manslaughter and vessel homicide) related to a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen permanently disabled; prosecutors argued recklessness and possible alcohol involvement, while the defense contended it was an accident. The verdict, delivered after testimonies and a field trip to view the damaged boat, prompted statements from the state attorney about the jury’s decision and from Pino’s attorney that truth prevailed.

via WPLG Local 10|

#boat-crash #crime #george-pino

us-news2 months ago•26 min saved

Florida real estate mogul acquitted in 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed teen

A Miami-Dade County jury found Florida real estate broker George Pino not guilty of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide in the 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez and injured another teen; prosecutors argued he drove at high speed with teens on board and potentially intoxicated, while the defense portrayed the crash as a tragic accident, with the eight-day trial ending after about two hours of deliberation.

via New York Post|

#boat-crash #florida #george-pino

crime2 months ago•18 min saved

Prosecutor Calls Pino’s Biscayne Bay Crash Reckless, Not an Accident

During closing arguments, lead prosecutor Laura Adams urged a six-person jury to find George Pino guilty of manslaughter and vessel homicide, saying his decision to speed through Biscayne Bay with teens aboard—driven by rushing to his daughter’s birthday—was reckless and would have resulted in tragedy regardless of luck; GPS and witness evidence showed he traveled about 47 mph for nine seconds before hitting Channel Marker 15, killing Lucy Fernandez and injuring another teen.

via Miami Herald|

#boat-crash #crime #florida

crime-and-courts2 months ago•4 min saved

Closing arguments underway in South Florida developer George Pino trial

In South Florida, closing arguments are underway in the trial of developer George Pino, charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for a 2022 Boca Chita Key boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured another teen. After two weeks of testimony and emotional moments, the state urged jurors to find Pino responsible, saying he ignored safety rules and lied, while the defense will present its closing before the jury deliberates.

via NBC 6 South Florida|

#boat-crash #closing-arguments #crime-and-courts

us-news2 months ago•25 min saved

Tearful Moment in Court as Florida Developer Faces Teen-Death Boat Crash Trial

A Florida real estate developer, George Pino, broke down crying in court during opening statements of his trial for a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez and injured others. The judge dismissed the jury for the day after Pino sobbed and appeared distressed. Prosecutors say Pino lied to police and violated boating laws; the defense says it was a tragic accident and that he was not intoxicated. Records note 61 empty alcohol bottles were found on the boat, and Pino faces second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges as the trial continues.

via New York Post|

#boat-crash #florida #manslaughter

local3 months ago•3 min saved

Channel-marker crash on Memorial Day injures six in Barnegat Bay

Six people were aboard a boat that struck a Barnegat Bay channel marker near Long Beach Island on Memorial Day. Two were ejected and airlifted to Atlantic City in critical condition, while four others sustained minor injuries and were treated at area hospitals; the boat was towed away and investigators are probing the cause amid foggy conditions.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#barnegat-bay #boat-crash #channel-marker