RedactedNarrative: On 09/27/2021, at approximately 1555 hours, Maryland Natural Resources Police was advised of a hit and run boating accident that occurred on 09/25/2021 at approximately 1230 hours in the Kent Narrows area. I spoke with the victim, OP1 and he stated he was on his vessel (a 1998 Fountain) at the Kent Narrows boat ramp when another vessel (1997 Wellcraft) collided into the port side of OP1’s vessel from the stern. OP1 stated the Wellcraft ran down the port side of OP1's vessel causing cracks and scuff marks in the gunwale and a large crack in the side of the windshield. (See attached photos).
  
  OP1 stated the operator of the suspect vessel backed off and then went to the other side of the boat ramp. OP1 stated he shouted over to the suspect regarding the collision, and the suspect ignored OP1 and denied the collision entirely. OP1 also stated that due to the crowdedness of the public ramp, he was unable to contact the suspect to retrieve any information from him and was also uncomfortable doing so. OP1 said the suspect did make attempts to exchange information regarding the incident. I met with OP1 on 09/27/2021 at 1730 hours and retrieved a written statement from OP1 regarding the incident, as well as capturing photos of the damages to his vessel. OP1 stated he had a friend of his from Lilly Sport Boats price the cost of the damages, which was approximately $5000.  A witness who was also on the vessel with OP1, provided a written statement regarding the incident also. Both statements have been attached to this report.
  
  OP1 was able to take photos of the suspect vessel after the incident for an appropriate description. I was able to observe the registration number on the vessel, and it was linked back to OP2. On 10/04/2021 at approximately 2000 hours, I arrived at OP2’s residence and made contact with his girlfriend, who was his passenger on his boat at the time of the incident. OP2 was not home at the time, so I spoke with her and she stated they were attempting to dock at the ramp with their vessel out of gear when OP1 reversed his vessel without looking and backed into OP2. She stated they could not reverse to avoid being backed into as they were too close to the bulkhead. I spoke to Mr. OP2 on the phone on 10/05/2021 and received more information for the boat accident report.
  
      I spoke with OP1 and referred him to the commissioner if he wanted to file for charges against OP2. OP1 was given the case number for insurance purposes.
  
                 This case is closed.
  
                  All events occurred in Queen Anne’s county.
  