Vessel 1 was heading Northwest entering Black Point Channel. It struck Marker # 7 on the port side of the vessel. The impact casued the vessel to capsized. 
On June,6,2023, At approximately 1830 hrs, Miami-Dade Officer responded to boating accident in Black Point Channel. Upon arrival Officers Observed a white vessel bearing that had struck marker # 7 in Black Point Channel. The vessel had sufficient damage to the port side and it was capsized. Officer retrieved the operator of the vessel and 2 female occupants and secured them in his Miami-Dade Patrol vessel. Officer advised me of the accident transported the operator and the occupants to Black Point Marina. Upon arrival I separated the occupants from the operator and conducted a boating accident investigations. 
I interviewed the 2 passengers of the vessel. They were indentified  VIA Driver License. The first passenger  was PAX 1. PAX 1 verbally and by written sworn statement said she was sitting next to the operator of the vessel when the impact occurred . PAX 1 said the operator of the vessel was OP1, the owner of the vessel. PAX 1 said they were returning  from hanging out at Billy's Point located at Elliot Key. 
The second occupant of the vessel was identified as PAX 2. PAX 2 verbally and by sworn statement said she was sitting in the front of the center console of the vessel when the impact occurred. PAX 2 said OP1 was operating the vessel when the accident  occurred. PAX 2 also said they were hanging out at Billy's Point located at Elliot Key. 
Miami-Dade Officer assisted me in the boating accident investigation. Officer was with the operator, Identified VIA Florida Driver License. Officer and I both observed the following signs of impairment while speaking to OP1: A moderate smell  alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath, watery eyes and slurred speech. Officer then advised that OP1  was showing signs of impairment. At that point Officer asked OP1 to perform S.B.S.F.S.Ts.; PAX 1 injury:strain to chest area.
Biscayne Bay
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