No water entered Jeff Knight's boat after deadly ferry accident, according to warrant
A search warrant for Pinellas business mogul Jeff Knight's boat, which collided with the Clearwater Ferry, found that the vessel was not taking on water after the fatal crash in April. This contradicts Knight's initial claim that his boat was damaged and flooding. Knight had expressed concern for an infant on board and quickly headed to shore after the crash, but the search warrant's findings suggest his boat was not sinking. The incident, which resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, is being investigated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as a possible hit-and-run. The search warrant also revealed new details from the investigation, including the functionality of the boat's steering controls and motors. Interviews with passengers onboard Knight's boat and video footage from a dinner cruise ship further shed light on the events leading up to and following the collision. Knight's actions in the aftermath of the crash, as well as his history of incidents on the water, have sparked controversy and a lawsuit alleging negligence. Knight has distanced himself from the concert venue Jannus Live amid public scrutiny.
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