On March 11th, 2023, V2 was anchored approximately two miles off of Davis reef. V1 was drifting with the engine trimmed up. V1's port side gunwale made contact with V2's trolling motor propeller. 
According to witness statements, V2 was anchored approximately two miles off of Davis Reef and the three occupants were fishing. One of the occupants stated that he noticed a white vessel drifting towards their vessel with two individuals on board. The white vessel had their engine trimmed up out of the water and shut off. WITNESS 1 stated that he saw the vessel drifting towards their vessel quickly. He stated that V1’s port side gunwale made contact with V2’s trolling motor. At the time of contact, the trolling motor was not in use and was on the mounted platform. The occupants stated that they began to tell the individuals on V1 that they hit their boat and needed to exchange information. WITNESS 1 stated that the operator of V1 said that there was no damage, trimmed his engine down, and drove away. 
OP2 was able to take photos of V1 and sent me the photos that included the Florida registration number. According to our records, this vessel was a livery vessel out of Freedom Boat Club in Islamorada, FL. I visited the livery location on Snake Creek and saw the 23-foot Cobia bearing the Florida registration number tied to the dock. According to Freedom Boat Club’s records, the operator of this vessel was later identified via driver’s license.
 I made contact with OP1 via my state issued cell phone and arranged to meet with him on March 14th. According to OP1, he stated that he had the engine trimmed up and was attempting to untangle fishing line from the propeller. OP1 was not paying attention to where the vessel was drifting. He stated that the port side of the vessel made contact with the bow of V2. He stated that there was no damage to either vessel and did not exchange information due to the occupants of V2 cursing at him.               
The hull of V2 seemed intact, and I did not observe any physical damage to the vessel. I noticed that one of the blades on the propeller of the trolling motor was broken off missing the tip of the blade. I also noticed that the propeller portion was jammed into the head of the trolling motor, creating an off-centered look. The owner of the vessel stated that the trolling motor was inoperable. On March 12th, I did not observe any damage to the hull of V1. 
All events occurred in Monroe County State of Florida.
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