While attempting to load V1 onto the trailer, the subject placed the vessel in reverse to realign V1 with the trailer. The throttle of V1 became jammed in reverse causing V1's Port Stern to collide with the concrete seawall.
On 7/10/2023, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement (FWC/DLE), was on routine land patrol in Pasco County, FL. I was dispatched to Hudson Boat Ramp in reference to a report by Pasco County Marine Deputy that a boating accident had occurred.

I was informed by Deputy that he observed OP1 attempting to load his vessel onto his trailer at the Hudson Boat Ramp. Deputy  advised while Op1 was re-aligning the vessel with the trailer, the throttle became stuck in reverse causing the vessel to collide with the seawall on the Port Stern. 

Upon contact/interview with OP1, regarding this vessel accident, he stated the same as Deputy. OP1 further stated, he was the only occupant on the vessel at the time of the collision and he sustained no injuries.

The collision resulted in approximately $5000.00 worth of damage as follows:

	• Port Stern Hull - Gouged fiberglass damage continuing to the Port Hull of the 	   vessel.

	• Transom was knocked loose from the deck and pushed forward.

	• Transom sustained multiple cracks in the fiberglass.

There is nothing further to report at this time.
Gulf of Mexico
HUDSON                        