RedactedNarrative: Operator and passenger of Unit 1 were cruising in the Combahee River trying to meet up with friends that were tubing. Operator of Unit 1 was traveling west into the sun and failed to follow the main course of the river. Unit 1 collided into the riverbank and ran aground into the marsh. Occupants of Unit 1 were taken o the landing by another boater and treated and met by EMS. 
   
  I interviewed Operator and Passenger at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Operator did not show any indication of being intoxicated throughout the interview, although he did admit to using alcohol that afternoon. I conducted a follow up call with Operator. I first inquired about the condition and injuries sustained to Operator and Passenger. 
   
  Operator stated that he had a black eye along with a laceration to the crown of his head, which required staples. He stated that occupant had a bruised sternum, a fractured cheek, along with bruises and lacerations to her forehead , nose,and lip. According to Operator, she received sutures for the lacerations, is being referred to a specialist in Charleston for the fractured cheek, and was instructed to rest. 
   
  When asked about the registration to the boat, Operator explained that he had purchased it from Boat'n'RV of Ridgeland, SC. He claimed that the registration and motor title decal paperwork/application was submitted by the dealer, and should arrive "anytime". 
   
  Operator explained that his prop was damaged, his steering wheel bent, and his rear seat cushion had been lost. I was able to obtain some pricing on these items from the Ridgeland Boat'n'RV, and along with shipping and labor charges, estimated total damages to be approximately $1850. 
   
  I spoke with Officer about the injuries,as he saw and photographed the boat after the accident . He noted that it did appear someone had hit their head on the passenger windshield trim and that there had been an impact to the steering wheel.
   