CEO Killed, Teen Son Injured in Hit-and-Run Boat Crash

Davide Veglia, 55, died after a larger vessel struck his dinghy in Biscayne Bay near Miami.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:48am

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A Florida CEO was killed and his 14-year-old son was injured in a hit-and-run boat crash in Biscayne Bay near Miami on Wednesday evening. Davide Veglia, the 55-year-old founder and president of ABTS Convention Services, was killed after a larger 20-30 foot vessel struck his 7-foot dinghy, throwing him and his son into the water. His son was hospitalized with a broken arm, while Veglia was pronounced dead at the hospital. The larger boat involved has not yet been identified.

Why it matters

Boating accidents and hit-and-run incidents on the water are a growing concern, especially in popular boating destinations like Miami. This tragic case highlights the need for improved safety regulations, enforcement, and accountability to prevent such senseless loss of life.

The details

According to authorities, the incident occurred around 8:11 pm on Wednesday in Biscayne Bay, south of Miami. Veglia and his 14-year-old son were in a 7-foot dinghy when a larger 20-30 foot multi-motor vessel struck their boat, throwing them into the water. Two nearby teens reported hearing cries for help, and one, Enzo Avelino, told a local news outlet that he yelled for Veglia's son to float before police arrived. Veglia and his son were pulled from the water and taken to a hospital, where the 55-year-old CEO was pronounced dead. Police said no arrests have been made so far in the hit-and-run incident.

  • The incident occurred around 8:11 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2026 in Biscayne Bay near Miami, Florida.
  • Veglia was pronounced dead at the hospital after the crash.

The players

Davide Veglia

The 55-year-old founder and president of ABTS Convention Services, who was killed in the hit-and-run boat crash.

Enzo Avelino

A teenager who was nearby and reported hearing cries for help, yelling for Veglia's son to float before police arrived.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The agency investigating the hit-and-run incident.

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What they’re saying

“I yelled for him to float before the cops came, and he floated. He was, like, floating there with his dad, holding him.”

— Enzo Avelino

What’s next

Police are still searching for the larger vessel involved in the hit-and-run incident and have not made any arrests so far. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the importance of boating safety and accountability, as well as the need for stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent such senseless loss of life on the water, especially in popular boating destinations like Miami.