Synopsis

On November 4,2012 at approximately 2200 hrs, I, Officers of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were on water patrol in Broward County when we were dispatched to a call reference a hit and run boating accident in Fort Lauderdale.  The striking vessel (V-1) registered in Florida (FL 1307 MZ). The vessel struck (V-2), documented vessel (DO 582090).  V2 vessel was docked at his residence when V1 vessel was traveling westbound in the canal and struck V2 vessel on the bow rail.


At this time Officer was in the area on his patrol vessel and we were able to locate the V-1 with the engine still in the water. Witness who lives across the canal said he witnessed V-1 approach the dock at a high speed and all passengers exited rapidly. Officer obtained a sworn written statement from him. I approached the V-1 identified as the striking vessel and tied to a dock nearby. I observed several beer cans around the boat and a bottle of alcohol. I photographed the V-1 and the damage to it. I was unable to contact anyone in the area that may have been on the boat. The vessel had a damaged spreader light hanging from the T-Top rail.
I went back to vessel and attempted to contact the owner of the striking vessel (V-1). We attempted to contact V1 at several locations on file and were unsuccessful. I left owner1 a business card on 11-5-12 at 1315 hrs on his door at his registered residence.

Post-Crash

On November 6, 2012 I received an email from attorney in reference to contact him to speak about his client. I contacted Attorney, and he advised he will be attorney reference this boating accident. I advised I needed to interview his client to complete the accident report. Attorney advised he would speak to his client and call me back with a date for the interview.
I contacted the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Broward Sheriff's Office to obtain information on their records. I asked them to check for any calls that may have occurred between 8pm and 2am on November 4-5, 2012 with reference to any type of boating accident or vessel activity. Fort Lauderdale Police Department advised the only complaint was on November 4, 2012 at approximately 9pm by the complainant
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