RedactedNarrative: Watercraft #1 was traveling east through Coffee Channel. WC #1 was struck by an unidentified black fishing boat (WC #2) traveling west with a lone female occupant. The impact forced WC #1 to strike the corner of a metal seawall on the south side of the channel. 
  
  The impact created a 3-foot long gouge through the fiberglass hull on the starboard side near the stern. The operator of WC #2 fled the scene. Operator #1 attempted to locate the striking watercraft but was unsuccessful. None of the occupants in WC #1 were able to get the registration number on WC #2. The deputy talked to owner of WC #1 after the incident, but did not actually meet with her until the following day. Unknown if alcohol was a factor. Life jackets were not being worn in WC #1 and it is unknown if worn in WC #2.