The person at the center of this case
Two male victims (names not disclosed) - personal watercraft operators
Violent Crime · Open - Fugitive at Large
21 years waiting · since 2005
MIGUEL A. ALVARADO
Justice for Two male victims (names not disclosed) - personal watercraft operators — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Alvarado flee the scene immediately after the collision, and what was his blood alcohol level at the time of the accident?
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location
Lead #2What is Alvarado's current whereabouts in Venezuela, Argentina, or elsewhere in South America, and does he maintain active family or business connections that could be traced?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence was collected regarding the boating accident itself, and were there any mechanical failures or other contributing factors beyond alleged intoxication?
On May 26, 2005, Miguel A. Alvarado operated a 29-foot motorboat that collided with a personal watercraft on Florida's Intercoastal waterway near Treasure Island, killing two men. Alvarado fled the scene while allegedly intoxicated and was only stopped when witnesses alerted law enforcement; he was later determined to be under the influence. Alvarado remains a fugitive wanted on federal charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, with suspected ties to Venezuela, Argentina, and South America.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida (Pinellas County); United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division
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witness
Lead #4Who were the witnesses that reported the incident to law enforcement, and what did they observe about Alvarado's behavior and the collision?
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contact
Lead #5What family ties and business associates in Florida, Argentina, and South America could potentially provide leads on Alvarado's location or movements?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Leaving the Scene of a Boating Accident Involving Injury and/or Death, Boating Under the Influence-Manslaughter Caution: Miguel A. Alvarado is wanted for his alleged involvement in the boating deaths of two men on the Intercoastal waterway in the area of Treasure Island, Florida.
On May 26, 2005, Alvarado was operating a 29-foot recreational motorboat when he collided with a personal watercraft operated by the two victim males resulting in their deaths. Alvarado allegedly fled the scene of the accident and stopped only when witnesses informed him that law enforcement authorities had been contacted.
Alvarado was escorted to the docks by the United States Coast Guard and was later determined to be intoxicated. Alvarado was charged with leaving the scene of a boating accident involving injury and/or death (two counts), and boating under the influence-manslaughter (two counts), by the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida in and for Pinellas County, and state warrants were issued for his arrest on December 7, 2005.
A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, on January 24, 2006, after Alvarado was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Remarks: Alvarado may be residing in Venezuela and has family ties in Argentina and Florida.
He may travel to different locations in South America for business purposes, and he is known to have been in Colombia from approximately 2006 through 2007.
Timeline of Events
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2005-05-26
Boating Collision and Deaths
Alvarado's 29-foot motorboat collided with a personal watercraft on the Intercoastal waterway near Treasure Island, resulting in the deaths of two male operators. Alvarado was allegedly intoxicated.
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2005-05-26
Fled Scene and Coast Guard Intercept
Alvarado fled the scene but was stopped when witnesses informed law enforcement. He was escorted to the docks by the United States Coast Guard.
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2005-12-07
State Warrants Issued
Florida state warrants were issued for Alvarado's arrest on charges of leaving the scene of a boating accident involving injury/death (two counts) and boating under the influence-manslaughter (two counts).
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2006-01-24
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:May 26, 2005
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 26, 2005
Last Updated:October 30, 2026