Miami Beach sailboat crash under investigation for possible manslaughter charges by DOJ
The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Thursday that they have handed over their investigation into a sailboat accident that resulted in the tragic deaths of three young girls near Miami Beach to the Department of Justice for possible criminal prosecution. This referral was made due to potential violations of federal seaman's manslaughter laws. The incident occurred on July 28 when a barge collided with a small sailboat carrying children from a summer camp near Hibiscus Island in Miami Beach, resulting in the death of three girls and injuries to two others. The Coast Guard referred the case under 18 U.S. Code § 1115, the federal seaman's manslaughter statute, against parties linked to the towing company responsible for the uninspected towing vessel, Wood Chuck. The Coast Guard aims to ensure full accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future by moving the case into a new phase of criminal investigation. The thoughts and prayers of the Coast Guard are with those affected by this heartbreaking event.
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