RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: I was slowly approaching the dock behind the boat lift. I attempted to put the boat into reverse but the boat went forward. My passenger got pinned between the seat and the boat lift.
  
  Witness stated in effect: The driver of the boat, Operator, slowly approached his dock located behind his house. I was sitting across from him. He attempted to put the boat into reverse to bring the boat alongside the dock but the boat did not go into reverse. An additional passenger was sitting in front of Operator in the bow of the boat. He was struck by a raised boat lift which pushed him against his seat.
  
  Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 (V1), a 2007 26' Sea Ray SunDeck (Bowrider), was being operated by Owner. He was approaching his dock which is located behind his residence. As he approached his dock, he attempted to engage reverse gear in V1's transmission by pushing the controls towards the stern of the boat. Upon completing this process, V1 failed to engage reverse gear and continued moving forward toward a raised boat lift. The bow of V1 struck the boat lift causing the boat lift to pass over the top of the bow and into the forward seating compartment of V1. Occupant was seated on the starboard side of the bow. Subsequently, an I-Beam that supports the boat lift struck Occupant abdomen/chest and pinned him in his seat. Occupant was able to remove himself from the seat and the I-Beam continued towards the stern of the boat. The I-Beam struck and broke the glass of the starboard side windshield. Additionally the I-Beam struck and bent the starboard side windshield frame. 
  
  Little Silver Police Department and Little Silver First Aid Squad, were requested and responded. Occupant was treated on scene and transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune City, Monmouth County for further evaluation. Additionally, Operator suffered minor cuts to his right knee and occupant2 did not report any injuries on scene.
  
  08/24/2018:
  
  On this date, I returned to review the accident. I observed V1 moored to the dock behind the boat lift. I inspected the vessel and the boat lift. The bow of V1 had numerous gouge marks which were consistent with brackets that secured the bunks and guides mounted to the I-Beam of the boat lift. I also found white fiberglass residue on the brackets of the boat lift consistent with the color of V1's bow. Additionally, pieces of glass were found on the I-Beam confirming the I-Beam struck and broke the windshield and windshield frame.
  
  While at the scene, I was met by Operator. He reviewed the sequence of events leading up to the accidents. He stated before returning to the dock he believes he may have struck a submerged object in the area of the Shrewsbury River/Navesink River. Additionally, he stated he has no reverse gear, and in neutral the boat is stuck in forward. Operator started his boat in my presence. While in neutral, and once the engine started, the boat lunged forward. Operator move the controls to engage reverse gear and the vessel continued to move forward. Furthermore, once Operator moved the controls to engage the forward gear the vessel continued to move forward. It appears V1 is suffering from a mechanical issue and Operator was advised not to use the vessel until it has been repaired.
  