Officers launch new video of Clearwater ferry crash

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — New video has surfaced of a Sunday night time boat crash involving the Clearwater Ferry as a number of businesses proceed to research what occurred.

One individual was killed within the incident, and 10 others had been injured when a 37-foot leisure boat hit a 40-foot ferry.

Clearwater Police recognized the deceased sufferer as Jose Castro of Palm Harbor on Monday. The names of the injured victims haven’t been launched.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fee is main the investigation and says the leisure boat driver who hit the ferry has been cooperative.

Investigators stated the boater did stay on the scene for a time frame however left earlier than police arrived.

No arrests have been made as of Monday night time.

Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy, at a Monday afternoon information convention, stated 911 name takers heard reviews of “horrific screaming.”

The Clearwater police chief, at a Monday afternoon information convention, stated the actions of a ferry crew member doubtless saved lives. The fireplace division nonetheless regarded into various accidents.

“We had a number of of us with damaged bones, a number of orthopedic accidents, a substantial amount of comfortable tissue accidents,” stated Clearwater Fireplace Division Chief Tony Tedesco, who stated some additionally suffered head accidents.

FWC Capt. Matthew Dallaros stated the company is wanting into what occurred earlier than and after the crash.

“We’ll attempt to construct that timeline again and see who was making telephone calls at what time,” he stated. “And once more, that is the complexity of an occasion of this magnitude in addition to when it includes boats like this. Once more, each piece of proof tries to drift away. You are coping with a late night time. And once more, lots of people to cope with.”

Evan Laskowski of Florida Fish and Wildlife speaks to reporters on Monday. (Spectrum Bay Information 9/Josh Rojas)

Investigators stated 45 individuals had been on the 40-foot lengthy ferry when it was hit and that the boat driver voluntarily gave a breath pattern that got here again detrimental for alcohol.

FWC stated it’s nonetheless making an attempt to find out if what occurred was a success and run.

The Coast Guard can be concerned within the investigation.

FWC stated it’ll prosecute if any crimes had been discovered to be dedicated.