RedactedNarrative: operator was operating a vessel in Boca Chica Channel.  While heading under the bridge, he turned too sharply and struck a piling with the port side of the vessel.
  
  While passing under the Boca Chica Bridge at approximately 24 knots, the vessel turned hard to port after passing the first piling of the bridge.  The port midship of the vessel made hard contact with a bridge piling.  After clearing the bridge, he realized the port engine was not running.  he was unsure if the engine was off prior to the impact.  He then assessed the condition of the vessel and passengers.  There were no injuries reported.  He then returned to Spotswood Marina.
  