Boat Involved in Deadly Biscayne Bay Hit-and-Run Located

FWC says the boat that struck and killed a man and injured his son has been found.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:20am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged boat propeller against a pitch-black background, capturing the gritty, investigative nature of this tragic incident.The discovery of the boat involved in this deadly hit-and-run could be a pivotal moment in determining accountability and justice for the victims.Today in Miami

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has located the boat involved in a deadly hit-and-run incident last week in Biscayne Bay, Miami. A 55-year-old man was killed and his 14-year-old son was severely injured when their small inflatable dinghy was struck by a larger boat, ejecting them into the water. FWC has not released any information on the driver of the boat or if they will face charges, as the investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents on the water can have devastating consequences, and this tragedy highlights the importance of boater safety and accountability. The identification of the boat involved could be a crucial step in determining what happened and potentially holding the responsible party accountable.

The details

According to FWC, the father and son were in a small inflatable dinghy in the Meloy Channel near Indian Creek and Biscayne Point Circle in Miami Beach when they were struck by a much larger boat. The impact ejected them into the water, and the father later died from his injuries at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center. The 14-year-old son was also treated for severe injuries.

  • The incident occurred last Wednesday.
  • FWC has been searching for the boat for five days.

The players

Davide Veglia

A 55-year-old man who was killed in the hit-and-run incident.

Davide Veglia's 14-year-old son

The son who was severely injured in the incident.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

The state agency investigating the hit-and-run and locating the boat involved.

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What’s next

FWC officials stated the case is currently under investigation, and they have not released any details on the driver of the boat or potential charges.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of boater safety and accountability on the water. The identification of the boat involved is a crucial step, but the full details and any potential consequences for the driver remain to be seen as the investigation continues.