RedactedNarrative: On August 25th, 2018, at approximately 10:00 AM, I Ofc. received a call from DNR Communications in regards to a boating accident that occurred in the late evening, on August 24th. The complainant advised me that his vessel was struck by another vessel just outside of Hemmingway's Restaurant after sunset. Operator1 stated the reason for not calling in the accident immediately after it occurred was because he was "shaken up" and just wanted to get home. Operator1 was traveling out of the marina at Hemmingway's headed towards Annapolis. Operator1 is the owner and was the operator of his vessel( 2003, 36 foot, Cobalt, 360, MD registration 5361BW, HIN # FGE36039E303) when the accident occurred. Operator1 was accompanied by his wife and another couple. A total of 4 people onboard. He stated that out of nowhere, another vessel struck the stern, starboard side of his vessel. I asked Operator1 if he was using his Navigational green, red, and white lights while underway, he stated yes he was. Operator1 advised me that the damage to his vessel was approximately $2,000-3,000 worth. (See attached images)
  I called the owner of the other vessel involved in the accident. Operator2 was operating a 20FT, White, Sea Pro VS2, D.C. registration 1829C, HIN# PIOGP107A303. I asked Operator2 how the accident occurred. He stated he was traveling south to Matapeake from the Bay Bridge when he was surprised by a large boat that he could not see until he got very close. Operator2 advised me that Operator1's vessel was completely dark with no navigational lights on. Due to it being night time and very dark, Operator2 struck Operator1s starboard side with the bow of his vessel. I then asked Operator2 to get all of his vessel information together for me and send it to me via email. Operator2 will not return any of my calls, texts, or emails. I was able to contact a D.C. Marine Unit to look up the D.C. vessel registration to obtain Operator2's vessel information.
  Due to lack of evidence, I'm unable to say who is the at-fault operator.
  All events occurred in Queen Anne's County Maryland.