On this date, I was detailed to Waretown, NJ. in reference to a vessel accident.
Upon arrival I spoke with the resident, Dock owner, who stated he was advised by a neighbor that sometime in the afternoon on April, 9 2023 his neighbor struck his dock while docking his vessel. I subsequently observed a 25' Wellcraft cabin vessel, grey in color, NJ. registration docked in the waterway. The vessel had sustained minor damage (scuffing) to the bow where it had impacted the dock. The dock protruded from the bulkhead approximately 6' and had a section of wooden railing on the Southern end of the decking.
Vessel 1 impacted the railing and decking on the Southern end of the dock causing damage to same.
There was also a "V" shaped indentation in the composite decking that was consistent with the damage observed on Vessel 1.

Operator 1 was later identified. Operator 1 stated in effect, "I was docking the boat and the throttle cable snapped." "I pulled the kill switch to stop the engine, but couldn't stop before I ran into the other dock."

Vessel 1 sustained minor "scuffing" damage to the bow. The dock sustained moderate damage to the railing and deck planks. There were no injuries reported.

Damage to other property: Dock repairs $1500.00
OYSTER CREEK
WARETOWN                      