US EditionBoater Charged in Deadly Florida Ferry Hit-and-Run Crash, Police Say
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 28 – Jeffry Knight faces eight felony and multiple misdemeanor charges for a fatal collision that killed one and injured 10 passengers aboard a ferry, officials said.
- Jeffrey Knight, a 62-year-old Tampa Bay businessman, was charged on July 29, 2025, with eight felony counts for leaving the scene of a fatal boating accident in Clearwater, Florida.
- The charges stem from a collision on April 27, 2025, in which Knight's boat struck the rear section of the Clearwater Ferry carrying 45 passengers, resulting in the death of Jose Castro and injuries to at least 10 others.
- Knight initially helped by stabilizing the ferry and maneuvering it closer to shore, but fled the scene once police and ambulances arrived, after which he was stopped three miles south.
- Each felony charge carries a potential sentence of up to three decades behind bars, with a compulsory minimum of four years if the incident results in a fatality. Additionally, Knight is facing misdemeanor charges such as failing to maintain a safe speed.
- Knight’s arrest highlights ongoing legal scrutiny, while the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission expressed condolences to victims and praised cooperative justice efforts.
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Jeffry Knight charged in deadly Clearwater Ferry crash
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that Jeffry Knight, the man who crashed into the Clearwater Ferry in April, has been arrested. The FWC said Knight was charged with eight counts of felony leaving the scene of a boating accident involving death and or serious bodily injury. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Brea…
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