On August 18, 2013, at approximately 10:26 PM, I was notified by dispatch of a boating accident that occurred under the MacArthur Causeway in the intracoastal water (ICW). The accident involved only one vessel which struck the south side of the MacArthur Causeway fender system. 

The operator of the vessel stated he was driving his vessel south in the ICW from the Haulover area when it began to rain. He was having difficulty seeing the channel markers and left the helm to retrieve a spot light which was located in the center console of the vessel. He claimed to have left subject behind the helm to take control of the vessel. The vessel changed course and struck the south side of the MacArthur Causeway fender system. After the vessel struck the bridge subject took the vessel out of gear. ;Subject had a laceration to his chin for which he received stitches and a bruise in his groin area. Operator had a laceration to his chin and received stitches.
MIAMI