I  responded to a delayed boating accident initiated from dispatch. Location was Marina Fort Pierce and occurred approximately 9am. In addition the striking vessel left the scene. Dispatched approx 10:30am

Here is the detailed narrative. It appears the officer was never able to articulate who the operator was at the time of the incident.

I arrived on scene approximately 10:45 am. I met with the dock hand. He stated a vessel was leaving and struck a tied vessel. Dock hand signaled for the operator to stay and the operator left anyway. The struck vessel (V2) a light blue sailing vessel was tied up and the stern had some significant damage, pictures are attached. The owner of the vessel was not present during incident,  was notified by the dock master, and was on his way. The dock hand was the witness. 

Dockhand stated he saw the incident and told the operator (V1) to stay however he left the scene. Dock Hand did not see which direction of travel the vessel was going. This marina has mangroves that block the view of the ICW. 

I also spoke with the dock master, he stated he only has a name, phone number, email address, and name of the vessel. He stated that they don't get "much information for transient rentals,  only long term visits  require more information". 

I also continued my search with the help of Coast Guard Ft Pierce and they were able to get me the same Broward phone number that was given by the dock master associated to the owner but was a business. Because of new Documentation format ownership information of vessel is vague. I was able to obtain information that is a close match. Dock master did not obtain HIN upon reservation. 

I also showed the dockhand a picture of however he said the person operating the vessel looked different and older. I tried calling that phone number for and no answer.

The purpose of this report is the owner of V2 believes his damages are $2000 or more and a hit and run occurred.
MARINA
FORT PIERCE                   