We are sad to report that Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez Killed in Boating Accident. It is said that the boat was traveling at a significant speed when it struck rocks as it approached a channel near the port of Miami.

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CelebNSports247.com is shocked to hear that Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez Killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. He and two close friends lives were taken in the accident.

Here is what we have learned via MSN:

According to reports, officials in Florida said Fernandez was killed as a result of the impact of the crash, and did not drown, Lorenzo Veloz, an official with the Florida Wildlife Commission, confirmed the news.

Jose Fernandez, 24, was not driving the boat when it struck a jetty near Government Cut, a channel that provides boats direct ocean access from Miami Beach. The three victims were between 24 and 27 years old. They were not identified pending notification of family members. Fernandez and his friends made frequent trips on the boat, and that he saw other Marlins players on the boat on occasions he stopped it for safety checks

As for alcohol or illicit drugs it is not believed to be a factor in the crash. Toxicology results will not be available until autopsies are performed

The 32-foot Sea Vee Center Console fishing vessel was owned by one of the other men killed in the crash. Those boats can reach speeds between 55 and 65 mph depending on the size of the engine, according to the SeaVee Boats web site.

Their boat was traveling southbound toward Government Cut when it struck the north end of the jetty at, Veloz said, “what appeared to be full speed.” The boat suffered severe damage on the bottom.

It is unclear at what time the crash occurred, though the Marlins’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night did not end until 10:30 p.m.

Lorenzo Veloz, also said:

None of the men were wearing life jackets, although it appears that might not have aided in their rescue.

“The jetty is rocks, it’s not very visible. But we are aware that vessel has traveled several times through the area. Sometimes, at night, you deviate.”

Our condolences goes out to his family, girlfriend, Carla and friends.

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