Family of boat accident victim George Pino ‘deeply disappointed’ by verdict

Jurors reached their verdict after just over an hour of deliberation, following two weeks of heartbreaking testimony and video of the aftermath.

After Pino was released, the parents of Lucy Fernandez, who died by drowning as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, shared their disappointment.

“This case was always bigger than George Pino. It is about our daughter Lucy and a family who loved her and refused to stop fighting for her,” they said in a statement. “The lack of accountability and blatant attempts to hide the truth do not reduce that loss. They increase it.”

The parents have vowed to continue to honor their daughter and fight for stricter boating laws and enforcement.

“Regardless of the outcome of this case, we hope no one walks away believing that the circumstances leading to Lucy’s death were acceptable,” the statement continued. “This tragedy serves as a powerful reminder that no family should have to bury a child because of someone’s thoughtless and irresponsible choices.

“Lucy’s life mattered. It will matter long after this verdict is forgotten.”