Vessel #1 was traveling south on the ICW and left the channel, subsequently running aground west of the channel. There was no visible damage to the vessel. The owner operator was shaken but had no visible injuries.  Operator stated that there were two vessels  traveling side by side on ICW north bound that were heading right for vessel #1. The operator further stated  that he was forced out of the channel to avoid a collision. The investigator was not able to obtain any more information on these vessels.

The investigator then went to the Hospital and spoke to the operators wife.  She stated that she and her son (Victim #1)  were seated in the cabin when the vessel ran aground. She was uninjured but her son suffered two broken wrist and a laceration to forehead. Operator # 1 was issued summons for  speed of power vessels.  Speed must be regulated at all times to avoid injury.

He was also issued a summons for not having a Boating Safety Certificate.

Middle Township               