On July 29th at approximately 7:45 pm I was dispatched to a hit and run vessel accident at Haulover Marina. Once on scene, I located the striking vessel (Tabata) at Duffy's Bar and Grill. The operator of Tabata stated he was in reverse from the marina (slip A 27) and while turning, the port bow struck the starboard beam of vessel Quantum. Immediately after striking the vessel Quantum, the operator of Tabata told the occupants of Quantum he needed fuel and would return in one hour. Operator1 stated his bow thrusters malfunctioned while backing and was unable to recover before striking the Quantum. The occupants of Quantum notified FWC and stayed on scene until another unit arrived. Officer arrived at Haulover Marina, took photos, and interviewed the occupants, while I conducted the investigation at Duffy's. I cited the operator of Tabata for leaving the scene of an accident.
MIAMI BEACH