Off. investigated a boating accident that occurred at the Pt. Judith Marina Fuel Pump dock on 6-30-12.  The accident involved a 26’ Bayliner (V1)(RI-1800AT) and another vessel (V2)(RI-3358P).  Operator1 reported that his boat was tied to the fuel dock; his wife was in the boat and he was on the dock at the time of the accident. He stated that boat2 was also tied to the fuel dock in front of his boat.  OPerator1 said that the boats were tied in a bow-to-bow configuration. Operator2 left the dock after getting fuel and V2 suddenly accelerated causing (V2) to hit Vessel 1 under the bow pulpit causing damage at that location. Operator1 said Operator2 told him that his elbow accidentally hit the throttle causing the accident. Off. reported that operator2 stated that he was slowly pulling away from the dock and his elbow accidentally hit the throttle causing his port side to accelerate up under bow pulpit (V1).  Operator2 said his boat sustained a 4-inch scratch on the port side.
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