RedactedNarrative: On 7/28/14, at or about 23:15 hrs, i received a call from ncwrc dispatch about a boat accident that occurred on lake norman at kiser island road. 
  
  According to statements made by the operator of the vessel, he was operating the boat on lake norman near kiser island. Operator stated that the fuel throttle on the boat hung up and would not go in neutral. Operator stated that he tried to turn the boat in an attempt to avoid hitting the bank. However, he was not able to do so in time to keep from running the boat on to some rocks along the bank. 
  
  It appeared that the boat was traveling east on lake norman and the operator turned the boat to the right, south, as he neared kiser island road and ran into rocks as well as the bank. Operator made a statement that he had operated a vessel on lake norman for a large portion of his life. 
  
  The use of alcohol and or drugs is believed to be a contributing factor to the accident. A blood sample was taken from the operator. However, at the time of this report, the results are still unknown. Several items including beer bottles and empty wine containers, as well as a receipt for $186.00 for purchase of alcoholic beverages was found on the vessel. 
  
  The operator was transported by ems to lake norman hospital. The operator was treated for his injuries and released. The operator received nine stitches for a laceration above his right eye and also a broken left foot. One other passenger had a small cut on her face. 
  
  The vessel sustained extensive damage estimated to be about $25,000.00. The boat received gouges and holes in the fiberglass along the bottom of the hull on the port side and vow, and the outdrive was completely destroyed. 
  
  The operator was charged with owi and careless and reckless operation of a motorboat.