RedactedNarrative: Vessel –1970, 13’ Boston Whaler Open Motorboat w/1 Tohatsu Outboard Engine – HP Unknown 
  
  On 08/29/2020, at about 12:00 a.m., this vessel was cruising in the Narrows close to the North side of the Narrows Bridge, located near Gig Harbor/Tacoma, WA in Pierce county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, they contacted the vessel Operator at the Narrows Marina.  Operator1 told Officers that he was operating this vessel at the above location at night.  He did not see the pylons that mark Point Evans until he was so close, he was unable to avoid striking them. He estimated his speed at 20 mph when he struck the pylon.
  
  The Occupant was thrown overboard but was able to re-board the vessel.  He sustained a laceration on the inside of his lip that required stitches.  Both were wearing PFDs at the time of the collision.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  Vessel Reported as a Total Loss – Estimated Value of $4,000
  Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Does Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  