RedactedNarrative: On July 26th, 2021, at 1:45 PM, Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded to a call for a vessel that struck the caller's pier.  The caller, RP#1, later identified by her Maryland driver's license, advised the DNR communication center that a vessel struck her pier. The vessel did stop and exchange their information with RP#1.  The vessel had Maryland registration 4239BT and the owner of the boat, BOAT OWNER #1, left RP#1 with a cell phone number.  RP#1 stated the vessel left, and she did not know where the vessel was docked.  After running the vessel registration, I confirmed the owner was BOAT OWNER #1.  I responded to Ferry Point Yacht Club as it is the busiest marina in the area of the accident, and I was attempting to meet the suspect vessel pulling up to the dock. 
  I arrived at Ferry Point Yacht Club and met two older subjects walking off the pier, one subject was bleeding heavy from his mouth.  I asked the two subjects if they were ok and if they were the ones that just struck a pier.  Both subjects replied, "Yes."  I asked if they needed any medical attention.  Both subjects stated that they were ok and that they were going to see their doctor once they got home.  The subjects were later identified as BOAT OWNER and OPERATOR 1.  BOAT OWNER #1 had small cuts to his left knee, left hand, left forearm and stated his chest was sore from hitting it on the boat.  OPERATOR 1 had a deep laceration to his lower lip.  I asked both BOAT OWNER #1 and OPERATOR 1 if they wanted to be checked by EMS.  Both men refused.  I had OPERATOR 1 sit down and asked BOAT OWNER #1 if he could show me the vessel.  The vessel has Maryland registration 4239BT.  The registration comes back on a 2004  24ft 6in World Cat 250DC.  The vessel has severe damage to the bow.  The fiberglass is crushed in, and the support for the windshield in front of the helm was broken.  I have attached photographs of the damage to my report.  I asked BOAT OWNER #1 what happened.  BOAT OWNER #1 stated that he and OPERATOR 1 were heading to Annapolis.  BOAT OWNER #1 advised me that he was getting lines for the bow of the vessel, and OPERATOR 1 was operating.  The vessel was traveling on plane when he looked up and saw the pier 25 feet in front of them.  BOAT OWNER #1 attempted to warn OPERATOR 1, but it was too late.  BOAT OWNER #1 stated that OPERATOR 1 was not paying attention to his surroundings as he was attempting to sync the RPMs of the twin outboard motors.  The vessel had all the required safety equipment on board.  I gave BOAT OWNER #1 and OPERATOR 1 the report number and my work email address.  I advised them to let me know the extent of their injuries once looked over by a doctor and for any questions they may have.
  I then responded to assess the damage to the pier. RP#1 met me and advised me that the pier was actually her recently deceased father's property.  RP#1 is the administrator for the estate and was able to provide a copy of the paperwork showing she is the administrator for the estate.  I have attached a copy of the paperwork to my report.  The pier had substantial damage to it.  A large piling was ripped from the water, 6 to 8 deck boards were broken, multiple support beams and a PVC waterline.  I have attached photographs of the pier to my report.
  Due to the severe damage of property to both BOAT OWNER #1's vessel and RP#1's pier, a Watercraft accident report will be completed.
  I will follow up with OPERATOR 1 to check on his injuries and to issue him a citation for Failure to obey navigational rules - rules of the road - fail to maintain a proper lookout to avoid a collision. 
  All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  