Police charge driver after boat crashes, sinks in Hamilton Harbour

Police have arrested and charged a Waterloo man after his boat crashed into a Hamilton pier and sunk Wednesday night.

Hamilton fire and police responded to calls of a sinking 39-foot Bayliner on fire around 8 p.m. at Pier 8.

Investigators say the boat had hit the pier when returning to the marina.

Police arrested the 28-year-old driver as he appeared to be intoxicated. He has been charged with operating a vessel while impaired and failing to comply.

Emergency crews say no one was injured.

NEW | F23021101 | MARINE RESPONSE | Loc: 0 Block GUISE ST E HAM @ DISCOVERY DR/JOHN ST N /CN: PIER 8 | Units: E1,PC1,P9 | 08/16/23 20:08

— HamOnt Fire Dept (@HFD_Incidents) August 17, 2023