Investigation revealed:  Operator #1 launched vessel #1 from 3 Harmony Station Ramp in Harmony Township, NJ.  Operator #1 was operating the vessel on the Delaware River. The occupants of the vessel were; victim seated in the center of the vessel o the left of operator #1 and subject2 was seated in the center of the vessel on the pot side.  All three occupants were not wearing life vests.  Operator #1, while traveling North on the Delaware River approached PP &  L Bridge did not slow down and use caution ignoring the large sign which Conspicuously read " DANGER. RAPIDS AHEAD!!!".  While traveling underneath the bridge and through the stanchions operator #1 headed  towards shallow water where there were submerged rocks and an island.  Operator #1 struck some large rocks, that were submerged underneath the water, at a high rate of speed causing all three occupants to be ejected from the vessel.  Operator #1 and witness #1 landed approximately 15 feet north of the crash location and were able to make it safely onto the shoreline.  Victim # 1 who also was ejected landed approximately 15 feet north of the vessel striking her head n the rocky terrain causing severe damage to the head and neck. The victims body was carried south bound by the current and remained unaccounted for. 
 
The operator was at fault based on his reckless operation of a vessel, failure to maintain a safe speed during low light conditions and operating under the influence of Alcohol. 
The Following Summonses were issued:
 
SPA 13.82- 1.7 (a) Speed of a power vessel in a manor which may cause danger to life an limb.
 
SPA 13 82-1.7 (B)3  Power vessel shall reduce speed when passing through a bridge span.
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