Captain of a private vessel arrested for allegedly boating under the influence after colliding with the USS Midway museum in San Diego, causing over $100,000 in damage.

A private vessel struck the USS Midway museum in San Diego, leaving a visible dent and resulting in the captain's arrest for allegedly operating under the influence.

Authorities approaching a boat suspected of a hit-and-run after a collision involving the USS Midway. The moment a private boat crashed into the USS Midway on Friday, July 18, 2025.

San Diego Harbor Police have confirmed that a private pleasure craft collided with the USS Midway Museum ship Friday afternoon, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage to the historic vessel.

A 60-foot sportfishing boat bumped into the USS Midway Friday afternoon, and the captain was later arrested on suspicion of boating while under the influence, a Harbor Police official said.

US News Boat captain arrested after hit-and-run crash into USS Midway museum ship, causing $100K in damage: police By Stepheny Price, Fox News Published July 23, 2025, 2:57 a.m. ET ...

A private vessel struck the USS Midway museum in San Diego, leaving a visible dent and resulting in the captain's arrest for allegedly operating under the influence.

A private vessel struck the USS Midway museum in San Diego, leaving a visible dent and resulting in the captain's arrest for allegedly operating under the influence.

The suspect’s identity has not been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Officers arrested the boat's captain on suspicion of operating under the influence and vessel hit-and-run.