RedactedNarrative: On May 13, 2015 at approximately 1901 hrs Sgt. responded by land in reference to a vessel that struck the seawall and left the area. I responded to NE 14 St. Pompano Beach, FL and responded to the aforementioned location by Broward Sheriffs Office Patrol vessel. While in route, Dep. provided a description of the vessel involved, 30-35 ft vessel, green top, with the name "Serenity" on the transom, last seen heading southbound on the intracoastal waterway. While heading northbound on the intracoastal waterway in route to the accident location, I observed a vessel consistent with the description given by Dep. sunning on the east side of the Hillsboro Inlet bridge. I made contact w/ the vessel owner, and confirm that this was the vessel involved in the accident. 
   
  Operator stated that he was traveling southbound on the intracoastal waterway at approximately 5-8 mph, attempting to read the navigation application on his smartphone. When he looked up, he realized he had steered his vessel to close to the west side of the waterway and was heading towards the seawall. Operator advised that he attempted to change direction by steering to port, but was unable to avoid striking the seawall. Operator stated that the starboard side of his vessel struck the seawall causing damage to the gelcoat fiberglass. Operator further stated that he continued southbound after striking the seawall looking for a safe location to assess the damage to his vessel. Operator advised that he was not aware that his vessel had caused damage to the seawall or he would have not left the accident location. I advised Operator that his vessel had caused damage to the concrete seawall. Dep. interviewed witness at the accident location. She advised she observed Operator strike the seawall with his vessel. No injuries occurred as a result of this accident. Due to Operator's navigational lights being inoperable, I escorted Operator's vessel to the public docks located at 2901 NE 14 St (Alsdorf Park) for safe harbor. A case card was issued to Operator.