Vessel one (V1) left the dead end of Sands Lane canal. Witness indicated the driver was operating the vessel erratically, and reckless in reverse, traveling a lot faster than idle speed. The vessel operator continue in reverse (aft) then making a change in direction. On the 180 degree turn the operator was witness turning his boat carelessly by accelerating and almost hitting the dock across the canal. Now the vessel was traveling south west bow first. The vessel missed the turn at the end of the canal and struck with its bow a small dock. The small dock collapsed.  The vessel back out, and according to witness continue to travel at a high rate of speed almost colliding with the dock. The operator overcompensated to avoid the collision and instead collided with the davit causing extensive damage to V1 and to the davit. The vessel never stop and continue to travel out towards the ocean. The vessel and operator left the scene of the accident. The vessel registration numbers (FL 9025 KN) was written down by a witness and reported the same to Monroe County Sheriff's Office Communication center. Deputy responded to the scene and compiled the witness information prior to my arrival. The vessel owner / operator reported his accident to FWC Miami Communication Center DO the morning after.
LAYTON