A 60-foot private boat collided with the USS Midway in San Diego on Friday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of its captain for allegedly operating under the influence and escaping the scene, according to a Harbor Police representative.
The collision occurred just before 2 p.m. on July 18, officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Officials report that the vessel hit the hull of the USS Midway, causing a noticeable dent on the side of the historic decommissioned aircraft carrier, which currently functions as a naval museum and popular tourist destination.
The incident caught the attention of onlookers near the notable “Unconditional Surrender” statue, a sculpture inspired by the renowned World War II image of a sailor kissing a nurse at the conclusion of World War II. The statue is located near the USS Midway.
General view of the USS Midway Museum a the “Top Gun: Maverick” World Premiere on May 4, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Officers arrested the boat’s captain on suspicion of operating under the influence and vessel hit-and-run.
WarshipCam’s video of the collision, posted on several social media sites, quickly went viral, showing the moment the vessel approached the historic aircraft carrier.
“You can’t park here sir,” one person commented on the video.
“Your Honor, the Midway pulled right out in front of me,” another person joked.
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