On 5/4/2023, at approximately 1100 hrs. a multiple vessel incident occured on the San Sebastian River, in the City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida. V1 a 1982 38' Marine Trader, powered by a single 160 hp inboard. V1 was occupied by three adults, one female two males. V1 approached a curve in the river next to a marina that had vessels docked to their face dock. V1 was not able to maintain its course against the current and collied with two vessels on the dock. This caused damage to all vessels and the female  was injured when a large pipe fell on her head causing a laceration. She was transported by St John's County Fire Rescue to Flagler Hospital.   

Officer conducted an interview and collected a statement. Subject1 originally said he had steering issues and when he got too close to the dock the wind blew him sideways and into the anchor of the other boat. He later advised he believed he was not using enough throttle to navigate through the current. This caused the vessel to collide with the two vessels at Old English Marina. Occupant located at the stern of the vessel was injured when a large pipe from her vessel fell on her head causing a laceration. She was transported by St John's County Fire Rescue to Flagler Hospital. 

	The conclusion is that Subject1 was heading south and did not use enough throttle to navigate his vessel through the stronger current in San Sebastian Inlet. Which caused his vessel to veer to the west and strike two separate vessels. When he struck the first vessel his davit line got caught on vessel 2’s bow pulpit and caused the metal rod to fall on head causing the injuries. The vessel then hit vessel 3’s stern before stopping.

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