CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority approved a $300,000 settlement stemming from a 2025 ferry crash that injured dozens and killed one man.
The settlement, distributed among 37 injured parties, was passed on the consent agenda during a PSTA board meeting Wednesday.
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Jose Luis Castro UlloaUlloa was killed in the crash. His sister, Sandy Todd, and his mother, Carmen Ulloa, say the settlement amount falls far short of what justice looks like for their family.
"Nothing is fair for me, it's not fair, whatever sign of money, nothing is fair for me," Todd said.
The two visit Coachman Park, the site of the crash, to honor Castro Ulloa.
"I feel like I can't believe now I'm talking to the water, I'm talking here and in my head I'm just imagining my brother's face," Todd said.
PSTA released a statement following the vote.
PSTA is grateful to have reached a settlement with all of the claimants who were aboard the ferry that night. Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by this tragic incident
Jeffrey Knight, the man facing multiple charges in connection with the ferry crash, has a court hearing Friday. His trial is set for February.
For Todd and her family, the fight is not over.
"My brother's life is priceless, we just want justice for this life," Todd said.
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