RedactedNarrative: 08/08/2021, Sunday:
  
  On this date, we were detailed to a serious vessel accident, involving one vessel and U.S.C.G. Buoy
  #40 located on the Delaware River, Burlington Twp. A 2019, 25' 2i Sea Ray, owned by VICTIM  and operated by
  OPERATOR 1 struck U.S.C.G. Buoy #40 while underway. After the collision with U.S.C.G. Buoy #40, the vessel lost
  power and began to drift to the east shoreline of the Delaware River with the North Inbound tide. Upon locating the vessel, it
  was almost aground in the area of the Maguire A.B. Jet fuel docks. The victim ' s vessel, which was taking on water due to a
  fractured hull, required to be towed to the nearest safe harbor· where advanced medical aid could be safely administered by
  land. The Burlington City's Fire Vessel also arrived on scene to assist with administer basic first aid, prior to towing the
  victim ' s vessel. We then placed the victim ' s vessel in a side tow utilizing New Jersey State Police Marine Vessel# 2902.
  The vessel was safely towed without incident to the Burlington City Municipal Boat Ramp where medical aid was rendered.
  
  When we ffrst approached the victim ' s vessel, a strong odor of burnt marijuana and consumed alcoholic beverages were
  detected. OPERATOR 1, was also observed to have serious facial injuries and advised of
  severe chest pain. The operator of the vessel made admission to consuming alcoholic beverages while attending a concert
  down in Camden. A passenger admitted that they had also smoked marijuana on board earlier that evening.
  Upon observation of the vessel, multiple aluminum.and glass alcoholic beverage containers wm·e observed in plain view
  scattered on the deck of the vessel. Due to the severity of the injuries and the need to get the victims to a safe location where
  first aid could be ,rendered, preservation of life was the immediate priority.
  
  VICTIM 1, another passenger and the owner of the vessel, had complaint of severe back and neck pain. Both VICTIM and OPERATOR 1 were transported by ambulance to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton. Due to the operators
  existing injuries sustained from the accident, sobriety testing for suspected impairment could not be conducted on scene, The
  two remaining passengers had minor complaints of pain. These additional passengers both refused to receive any medical
  attention from paramedics and EMS,
  
  Operator# I Stated to the effect: We were on our way back from a concert in Camden to drop people off in Bristol. I didn 't see the buoy because it wasn ' t lit and we hit it.
  
  Investigation Revealed: Vessel# 1 was traveling North on the Delaware River, Burlington Twp., Burlington County, NJ
  which shares waters with Bristol Twp., Bucks County, PA. Operator #1 was underway to drop passengers off at Bristol
  Wharf, Bristol, PA. Operator #1 was traveling at an unsafe speed for existing conditions al night and failed to maintain a
  proper lookout by not observing U.S.C.G. Buoy #40. Due to Operator #1 failing to observe U.S.C.G. Buoy #40 the bow of
  Vessel# 1 impacted the southern side of U.S.C.G. Buoy #40. Vessel #I sustained extensive damage as a result of the impact
  with U.S.C.G. Buoy #40 disabling the vessel and the vessel began lo take on water. As a result of the impact, Operator #1
  sustained serious injuries lo the face and chest. Victim #2 also had complaint of severe back and neck pain. Vessel #1 was
  then placed 111 a side tow utilizing New Jersey State Police Marine Vessel# 2902, The vessel was safely towed, without
  incident, to the Burlington City Municipal Boat Ramp where medical aid was rendered.
  
  Vessel #1 was later removed from the water and secured on the owner ' s trailer at the Burlington City Municipal Boat
  Ramp, by the owner’s son. The vessel and trailer were then transported from the boat ramp to NJSP
  Burlington Marine Station for safe keeping.
  
  Upon observation of U.S.C.G. buoy #40, there were fresh scrapes and blue fiberglass transfer which
  matched that of Vessel #1 and was consistent with the damages observed on Vessel #1. It was also
  observed that the buoy was currently not lit. However, it was also observed that there were remains of
  bird nesting on the top of the buoy where the light and solar panels which charge and power the light are
  located. Vessel #1 also was covered with matching bird nesting residue from the vessel's bow to
  mid-ship. It is common and well known in the maritime community that certain types of birds nest on
  top of these buoys. These birds and their nesting are protected by environmental conservation laws and
  have strict regulations as to when they can be and how they are removed. If the solar panels which
  charge the battery that powers the beacon on the buoy are or were obstructed, this would cause the
  battery to not properly charge during daylight hours in order power the beacon during overnight bout's.
  Due to the amount of bird nesting observed, this could be a possible reason the beacon was not lit at the
  time of the vessel accident. U.S.C.G. Buoy #40 will be checked on the following evening to again observe
  if the beacon is functioning properly 0l' still non-functioning.
  
  The following evening, Monday, August 9th, U.S.C.G. Buoy #40 was checked to see if it was now
  working properly with the bird nesting no longer on top due to the vessel accident. The beacon on the
  buoy was now observed to be illuminating properly.
  This investigation shall remain open pending toxicology results. 
  
  