THE heir of a German supermarket allegedly crashed his dad’s yacht into a small boat which killed one fisherman, before speeding away from the scene.
Dennis Viehof, 35, heir to the fortune, is the son of millionaire Klaus Viehof, 62, who lent him the yacht valued at a staggering £3.3 million.
NewsflashDennis Viehof, 35, is the trained pilot under investigation for manslaughter[/caption]
NewsflashGuillem Comamala died after Viehof’s yacht allegedly collided with his boat[/caption]
NewsflashLa Luna – the 20-metre-long yacht that rammed the small finishing boat in Mallorca[/caption]
Viehof allegedly lost control of the 20-metre-long La Luna yacht on August 23 in fishing town Cala Bona, off the east coast of Majorca.
Witnesses saw the yacht going too quickly before it hit and overpowered the comparatively tiny fishing boat, carrying three.
The keen anglers were out hunting for some squid and hoping to land some at around 10pm.
But the yacht allegedly failed to stop and help the fisherman and promising volleyball player Guillem Comamala, understood to be 20, died at the scene.
Viehof is currently being investigated for manslaughter after his allegedly reckless control of the luxury yacht.
The surviving fishermen say the impact of the hit was so severe it ripped the engine from the boat, leaving it completely incapacitated.
The black yacht was reportedly given a rushed and frantic cleaning the next morning.
Glasses were discarded into the harbour basin just before cops arrived to seal off the vessel.
The Guardia Civil suspect the cleanup operation may have been an attempt to erase any traces of a wild night of partying.
But a cleaner on the sailing boat insisted she was unaware of the tragic accident and just followed Viehof’s basic instructions.
Investigators have since revealed that the yacht had apparently been recklessly speeding across the water with its powerful 1550 hp engine.
They also revealed that its crew failed to slow down or offer any assistance even after seeing the effects of the collision.
They’re also looking into whether anyone aboard the ship tried to flee the scene after and examining the crew’s claim that they were unaware of the fatal crash.
Cops reportedly found a phone during their search of the yacht and hope it can reveal vital clues related to last Friday’s incident.
Surveillance footage from the nearby yacht club is now under review to pinpoint the exact number of people aboard the vessel on August 23.
Viehof was quizzed by local cops on August 24, the day after the incident as part of the manslaughter investigation.
Infobae reports that he voluntarily pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and failure to provide assistance and was released after exercising his right not to testify.
The investigation continues.
Tributes flooded in for popular volleyball player Guillem and his club Club Voleibol Portol issued a moving statement.
They said: “A very sad day for our family. We, from the Portol Volleyball Club, want to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and acquaintances of Guillem Comamala Fiol.
“As a club, we had the privilege of watching him grow up from a young age. He won us all over with his personality and his skills as a player.
“We shared spectacular moments with him, lifting trophies, winning medals, overcoming defeats, but above all, growing together and feeling proud to share unforgettable moments.
“We will always carry you with us, Guillem, always by our side, fighting like a superhero and smiling despite adversity. Thank you for everything, Guillem, you are and will always be eternal.”
The Viehofs are one of Germany’s wealthiest families. Dennis’s dad Klaus is the son of Eugen Viehof, who sold his Allkauf retail group in 1998, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
They also report that Dennis is a pilot who has had his aviation licence since he was just 18.
NewsflashThe small fishing boat that carried three passengers, including Guillem who died[/caption]
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