A pontoon boat occupied by one person, the operator, struck a fixed (non-floating) dock. The operator did not stop at the scene and was unable to be located. The property owner estimated approximately $5,000.00 in damage to the dock. The suspect vessel was photographed by a witness. The vessel suffered major damage to the starboard front corner where it impacted the dock. The operator was an adult, white male. No injuries or other damage was reported. On 8-21-13 the operator was identified and vessel located. Estimated damage to vessel was approximately $5,000.00. Operator admitted to inattention and reckless/careless operation as a contributing factor in this collision.
Parker, AZ