RedactedNarrative: On October 2, 2016, the vessel “Favorite Subject” 32 foot Luhrs Convertible hit the rocky shoreline at approximately 1:23 PM as reported by witnesses.  They reported seeing the vessel seconds before it came ashore traveling straight into the bank.  The operator stated he was traveling approximately 14 knots (16 miles an hour).  
  
  Once the vessel struck the rock bank, the engines continued to run and no one on board had come out of the cabin and the operator was still sitting in his chair.  Witnesses ran down to the docks and instructed the operator to turn off the engines. 
  
   After running for approximately 4 minutes in little to no water, the operator finally got the engines turned off.   After a short period, occupant finally stepped off of the vessel and walked along the dock to shore.  
  
  The passenger2 came out from the cabin area a few minutes later. Shortly after the Craven County Sheriff's Department and EMS arrived on scene.  
  
  Officer and I arrived on scene.  Neither occupant had any idea what had happened, and both had stated that they had fallen asleep on the return trip from Swansboro Yacht Club which was approximately 61 miles away.  
  
  Both the operator and passenger showed signs of impairment.  After completing Sobriety Testing, the operator was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of an impairing substance and reckless and negligent operation of a motorboat.  During the testing, the operator stated that the incident would end up costing him $150,000.00 and would probably total the boat that cost him $25,000.00.
  
  
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