At approximately 19:45 on June 21, 2011 a Sea Ray boat, GA 6610 ZD struck the docks as well as another boat, TN 0046 DO, at Concord Marina.  Operator along with a passenger on board the striking vessel, stated that Operator inadvertently applied too much throttle hitting the dock and causing Operator as well as Passenger to slip on the slick deck and fall, with passenger falling into the water.  As Operator fell he stated that he pulled the throttle causing the boat to go quickly in reverse striking the dock as well as another vessel behind him.  Passenger was able to swim safely to the dock where he was retrieved by Operator.  Operator and Passenger then left the area.  The accident resulted in damage to boat vessels as well as damage to the docks at Concord Marina.
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