A 33 foot Rinker Express Cruiser was travelling at approximately 30 MPH headed south towards the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at 2300 hours.  It struck a work barge lighted buoy 1/4 mile north of the bridge near the center span causing a gash in the starboard bow.  The operator stated that just prior to the collission he saw a dim white light.  The boat sank stern first south of the bridge and the operator and single passenger held on to the bow.  They were rescued by the AA Fire Boat.  There were no injuries and alcohol was not involved.  The operator was charged with Failure to Maintain a Proper Lookout.   Note:  there have been other collisions involving work barge cables or buoys near the Bay Bridge.
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