RedactedNarrative: The operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to tie his boat to the underneath of Town Creek Bridge. Vessel 2 was anchored under Town Creek Bridge.  The operator of Vessel 1 was standing on top of a cooler that was placed on the rear platform of the vessel attempting to tie to the underneath of the bridge. 
  
  The cooler flipped off the platform causing Operator1 to fall backwards onto the motor that was still running.  Operator1''s leg struck the tiller handle of the motor and caused it to accelerate forward out of control.  
  
  Vessel 1 impacted a bridge column with the bow which deflected it towards Vessel 2.    The front of Vessel 1 struck the starboard side of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 caused damage to the starboard side, the gunwale and the steering console of Vessel 2. Both Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 traveled to the Town Creek Boat Ramp to wait for Trooper to arrive.
  