RedactedNarrative: On August 1, 2019 I Corporal, and Sergeant responded to a call of a capsized vessel in the area of the Route 50 bridge and the Ocean City inlet. On scene I observed an overturned pontoon vessel that was secured by Officer 1st Class until Tow Boat US could get to it.  We remained on scene until I had complete conformation from Fire Rescue Units, and the United States Coast Guard that all subject were safe and out of the water. Once I knew everyone was safe I went to the United States Coast Guard Station Ocean City to begin getting statements from all the victims.
  
    Criminal investigator got a written statement from the operator of the vessel, the subject was identified. Operator advised that he was North of the Rt. 50 Bridge when the pontoon boat got caught on a sandbar. After getting off the sandbar the motor would not go down, causing the boat to get stuck in the current.  The current pulled the vessel South toward the bridge which ultimately lead to the vessel striking the Rt. 50 bridge and capsizing.  Operator advised that the group of fifteen was rescued by four different good samaritans vessels.  Operator also stated that while on the pontoon boat his group had to redistribute weight on two separate occasions because the water kept coming in over the boat in different spots.
  
    One subject did get transported to Atlantic General Hospital.  Later that evening another occupant went to Atlantic General Hospital. While at the hospital Victim2 advised Officer 1st Class that she was holding onto the side of the vessel, and injured her Index finger on her right hand. They were the only two people that went to the hospital, all other occupants on the vessel said they were fine and did not need any treatment.  Once the vessel was out of the water photos were taken of the vessel of anything that would be relevant to the investigation. 
  
    On August 2, 2019 Godfrey boat company was contacted, I am waiting to hear back from the manager in reference to the boat capacity for that make and model of the pontoon involved in the accident.  Charges are pending, and I request that this case remain open for further investigation.
  