On this date, I was detailed to a one boat fatal vessel crash located in the ICW near the Abany Ave. Bridge, Atlantic City, Atlantic County. 10 Comm (ODU) advised that a vessel had struck a swimmer in the water, causing the victim to sustain fatal injuries.

Upon my arrival, V#1 was already docked at the operator's property. The body of the victim had already been removed from the waterway prior to my arrival.

Operator #1 Stated in Effect: I was on my way back from "The Cove" (Rum Point), and I docked my boat.

Investigation Revealed: V#1 was traveling southbound in the ICW at The Albany Ave. Bridge. Victim #1 was located in the water, just south of the dock; Operator #1 navigated under the bridge and for an unknown reason, came up on plane, traveling toward the victim. 

Vessel #1 was travelling at a high rate of speed at the time of the accident, Vessel #1 sped towards the dock, turning to it's port side just before the dock. After this maneuver, the propeller of Vessel #1 struck the victim's head, face and torso. 

Vessel #1 sustained no damage as a result of the incident. Victim #1 sustained fatal injuries to her head, face, and torso. While interacting with the Operator #1, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanated from bis breath. Operator #1 was arrested reference B.U.I (12:47-6) (For additional information see DD report V54020230000ID,). 

Vessel #1 was subsequently impounded and towed to the Bader Feild Boat Ramp by NJSP Troopers on scene. Vessel #1 was subsequently removed from the water by the NJSP Repair and Supply Unit (R&S), who then transported Vessel #1 to NJSP Bunea Headquarters. Operator #1 was issued summonses for Boating Under the Influence (12:47:6), and Reckless Operation (12:47-7). It should be noted that criminal charges are currently pending the toxicology results of blood samples provided by Operator #1 (For further details see IR V540202300017).

ICW @ ALBANY AVE BRIDGE
ATLANTIC CITY                 