RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated: He was approaching the beach when his vessel hit the mud.  He lost steering causing him to strike vessel #2.  
       Victim #1 Stated: He was standing next to his vessel when vessel #2 stuck his vessel and later struck him. 
  
         Investigation revealed vessel #1 was traveling North in Ships Channel when he attempted to change direction and head toward the shore.  Operator #1 lost control of his vessel and struck the Starboard  side bow of vessel #2. Vessel #2 was also facing north in ships channel near the shore line.  Victim #1 was standing in the water on the port side if vessel #2. Vessel #1 continued forward causing it to ramp up and over vessel #2 eventually striking Victim #1.  Victim #1 feel and was assisted by bathers.  After the crash Operator #1 and his passenger were ejected from vessel #1.
        Witness #1 stated, Vessel #1 operator and passenger switched after the crash.  It should be noted no other witnesses observed the occupants switched and no evidence or motive existed to believe this to occurred. 
       It should be noted Vessel #2 was floating, not moored, and not occupied at the time of the collision. Victim #1 had his hand on the vessel and was preparing to board it. Vessel #1 sustained minimal Surface scratches on the hull.  Vessel #2 sustained  scratches and fiber glass damage to the front starboard side above the rub rail.  
         Victim #1 was transported by Somers Point Rescue to Shore Memorial where he was later transported to ACMC City Division.  Victim #1 was treated for pain and stated he thinks he broke his arm and ribs but was going to follow up with his own physician.  Further investigation on 08/06/2015 revealed his injuries were still unknown.  Operator #1 was issued a careless operation summons for his speed and operation close to the docks, beach, other vessels, and bathers.