On 5-15-12 Lt. was dispatched to Bristol Harbor for a boat accident involving 2 people.  Subject reported that he and Operator had launched the Outer Limits that morning from the Mt. Hope ramp in Bristol.  They traveled through Mt. Hope Bay and came under the Mt. Hope Bridge in Bristol Harbor where they crashed. Subject said they were traveling approximately 40mph but was not sure.  He stated that Operator was operating the boat and when he went to turn the boat it flipped over and both of them were ejected from the boat.  Subject was cleared to Bristol Rescue and was advised by Lt. that he was cleared to return to his vehicle.  Off. of Bristol Police witnessed the boat come into the harbor at a high rate of speed and during the flip-over.  He told Lt. that the boat was going faster than 40mph.  Lt. later met with the owner of the boat who stated that they were traveling 40-45mph but not more than 50mph.  Lt. inspected the boat.  The topside had damage to the windshield, engine compartment, cover, seats, and moldings. He observed the electrical wires, under the gunwale, were pulled apart from the gauges indicating a speed of 55mph and 1100rpm’s on the tachometer.  Operator refused treatment from the rescue but said he would go to the hospital on his own at a later time.  Lt. then cleared Operator to leave and advised that he would be in touch with him. 
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