U.S. News Insider Tip: Cape May is the "Coast Guard's Hometown" and the birthplace of the U.S. enlisted corps. Several times a year, the base opens to the public for Sunset Parades, complete with ...

Witnesses say a boat struck the bridge around 9:30 p.m. One man was waiting to cross over from the Cape May side when he says it looked like the boat lost power and then struck the bridge.