Tugboat Captain Pleads Guilty in Tragic Bay Crash | Miami News

Tugboat captain Yusiel Lopez Insua has pleaded guilty to seaman’s manslaughter in the tragic Biscayne Bay collision that killed three young girls from a sailing camp just one week before the one-year anniversary of the crash. Initially not guilty, he changed his plea after a court hearing, accepting responsibility for the July 2025 accident that also left a counselor and two others injured. Prosecutors cited safety failures and possible cell phone use during the incident, while his attorney confirmed his readiness to take accountability — a pivotal moment bringing closure to a devastating case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19fd456860461a54