RedactedNarrative: On Sunday, March 28, 2021, Lee County Sheriffs Office Marine Unit responded to the area of New Pass in reference to a boat crash. Deputy arrived on scene and made contact with the owner and operator of Vessel 1, OP1. OP1 stated he was traveling South while entering the Pass of New Pass along the shore line. OP1 stated he had slipped and struck the accelerator of the vessel causing the bow of the boat to rise, striking the stern of Vessel 2. Deputy while on scene made contact with the owner of vessel 2, who stated the following, he observed the vessel rev in acceleration and strike the stern of his vessel which was anchored on the beach facing South. 
  While on scene Deputy observed no injuries and minor damage to both vessels. The damage to both vessels were consistent with the above stated statements to include minor damage to the bow of V1 and minor damage to the stern of V2 to include a cracked motor cowling. Vessel 1 was found at fault for the crash. Photos of V1 will be uploaded in the LCSO Database. V2 was provided Deputy agency's email for photos to be uploaded later due to the damage being under the water line.
  