RedactedNarrative: V1 lost control of steerage due to engine failure and struck Sheridan street bridge
  
  On October 12,2015 at approximately 1631 I was dispatched to a boating accident at the Sheridan Street bridge in Hollywwod. I was advised that a 43 ft vessel had struck the Sheridan Street bridge. I responded by land and met Coast Guard in the ICW. Coast Guard advised that the vessel's port engine malfunctioned causing the operator to lose control and strike the bridge.  I spoke to the bridge tender and he had already contacted his supervisor and followed his procedures. The vessel was still operational and they met me at the Hollywood Marina where I gathered all information.
  
  At the Hollywood Marina I spoke to Operator and he advised that he was heading North bound on the ICW waiting for the Sheridan street bridge to open when his port engine lost power. Operator advised he attempted to maneuver with one engine but the current was too strong causing him to strike the bridge on the Southeast side and also damage his left outrigger. The vessel did not sustain major damage other than the outrigger which Operator estimated to be valued at approx. $3,000.00.
  
  I also spoke to bridge inspector  Transfield Services who is handling the damage to the bridge. He advised he did not have the exact amount since all costs have not been assessed, but gave me a rough estimate of approximately $15,000.00. Attached are pictures of the damage to the Sheridan street bridge taken the day of the accident.