RedactedNarrative: A boating accident occurred on 09-28-2018 in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay where a boat struck a buoy.  EPO responded to the scene in Jamestown. He spoke with Sgt. who directed EPO to report to Newport Hospital where two victims were being treated.  When EPO arrived, he spoke with boat owner/operator who stated that passenger was showing him something on his phone and put the phone too close to his face.  He lost sight and struck a buoy.  He sustained an injury to his arm.  Subject2 had a broken nose and neck injury. Subject2 was  later transported from Newport Hospital to Rhode Island Hospital for reconstructive face/nose surgery. There was damage to the port side hull of the boat that estimated to be $25,000.