RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling east in the Intercoastal Waterway near the 72-mile marker.  Vessel 1 struck the channel marker pole.  The pole split the front of Vessel 1 going approximately 3 feet into the hull.  The operator impacted the center console windshield and support bar.  The impact cracked the base of the center console as well.  Officer with Orange Beach PD was the first on scene and observed the operator in the water holding the side of Vessel 1.  The operator was visible injured and convinced to be transported to South Baldwin Hospital.  During Officer interaction with the operator the operator stated he was looking at his cell phone prior to the crash.  It was stated he was using the GPS and when he looked up the crash occurred.  It was also reviled he was at the Warf before the crash and had consumed alcoholic beverages prior to operating the vessel.  When I arrived on scene the operator was 2 hours removed from the crash.  I observed the crash and took photographs of the scene.  I then pulled the boat to Barbers Marina and tied it up to clear the channel.