Miami, FL – Woman Killed in Watercraft Accident near Venetian Marina

MIAMI – A somber investigation is in progress as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission delves into a fatal incident that occurred when a woman’s personal watercraft collided with another in the vicinity of the Venetian Marina in Miami on a fateful Sunday evening.

According to reports from the FWC, the tragic collision unfolded shortly after 6 p.m. amidst the picturesque Venetian Islands, adjacent to Pace Picnic Island, on the serene waters that define Miami’s coastal charm.

Miami Fire Rescue teams swiftly responded, meeting their marine crew counterparts at the marina. Their mission was to rush Renisha Smith, a 26-year-old from West Palm Beach, and her passenger, Martez K. Bell, 28, hailing from Tennessee, to a nearby hospital. Despite the desperate efforts of the medical personnel, Renisha Smith was later pronounced dead.

Dieguez, a local marina worker, shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident. He revealed that jet skis are not allowed within the marina’s confines, yet some individuals occasionally rent them, sometimes circumventing legal channels. The rising traffic of jet skis in these waters has led to an increased presence of authorities patrolling the area, reflecting growing concerns over safety.

Inquiries into the incident are ongoing, as Local 10 News has reached out to the FWC. The investigation seeks to determine the ownership status of the personal watercraft involved, whether they were legally rented, and whether alcohol played a role in the tragic collision. The entire incident remains shrouded in questions and uncertainty, awaiting a comprehensive investigation to unveil the full story.

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Source: Local10