On 08/26/2023 at approximately 0930 The 23’ Maverick boat works bearing registration number (V02) was said to have been heading south at approximately 25 MPH, ¼ mile east of the Key of Biscayne when the operator stated that he was decelerating the vessel to a near stop when the 17’ Mako (V01) struck them in the stern. The operator of V01 stated that he was following behind V02 at 25 MPH when he noticed it slow down. OP1 stated he attempted to turn the wheel to starboard when he slipped and fell into the bottom of the vessel causing it to continue forward into V02 knocking the occupant/owner of vessel V02 into the water. Victim stated that he had pain in his shoulders but refused treatment at the time of the incident. 
The operators of both vessels involved completed written statements and photographs of both vessels involved were captured and are attached to the report.
Body worn camera footage was captured and is available upon request.

Ocean / Atlantic
KEY BISCAYNE                  