A 78-year-old Florida boater, Carlos Guillermo Alonso, was suspected of killing a 15-year-old girl, Ella Riley Adler, in a deadly crash on Biscayne Bay the day before Mother’s Day. Alonso was seen leaving his Coral Gables home on his boat just before the incident occurred. The video footage released by NBC6 showed Alonso returning to his dock after the crash, seemingly unaware that he had hit the teen. His lawyer, Lauren Krasnoff, stated that Alonso was alone, not drinking, and showed no signs of trying to cover up the incident.
Alonso’s lawyer hopes that the video will dispel any rumors suggesting that her client was aware of hitting the teen and attempted to conceal it. She emphasized that Alonso is devastated by the tragedy and that their hearts break for Ella and her family. Alonso, a Cuban native who arrived in the US under Operation Peter Pan and has no criminal record or history of drinking, had been cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation into the incident. The boat involved in the crash has been seized for further examination by investigators.
Ella Adler, a Miami Beach high school student and talented dancer with over 100 performances with Miami City Ballet, was celebrating a friend’s birthday by wakeboarding when she was struck by Alonso’s boat. Despite efforts to save her by her friends on the boat and first responders, she succumbed to her injuries. The community and Adler’s family have been left heartbroken by her loss. A funeral service was held for Ella at Temple Beth Shalom synagogue, where family and friends paid tribute to her talent and vibrant personality.
As of now, no charges have been filed against Alonso as the investigation remains ongoing. The tragedy of Ella’s death has deeply affected those who knew her, and her family has vowed to keep her memory alive through their love and support for one another. The details surrounding the fatal crash continue to be investigated, with law enforcement and officials working to gather evidence and determine the circumstances of the incident. The entire community mourns the loss of Ella, a young and promising talent who had a bright future ahead of her. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
