RedactedNarrative: Operator lost control while trying to navigate Cohasset Narrows.  Struck overhead crossbeam and careened into rocks.  Substantial damage.  
  
  6-22-16  Officer who is investigation this accident is out on family medical leave.  Awaiting for more information when he comes back.
  
  7-8-16 Received completed report.  
  Vessel lost steerage and was unable to turn.  While attempting to manipulate the steering mechanism they were still unable to turn the engine to maintain control.  The canopy of his vessel collided with the railroad bridge trestle causing the vessel to spin around and crash into the rocks on the side of the waterway entrance.  He instructed his friend to manually turn the engines in order to direct the propulsion of the propellers.  He was able to free the vessel off the rocks and bridge trestle and started making his way to the marina.  Both men were observed to have a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from their persons which became stronger as they spoke.  Eyes were glassy, bloodshot and both appeared to slur their words as they spoke.  Each admitted to have a couple of beers while on the water.  
  
  According to Atlance Marine there was a recall on 2016 Striper open console models due to a manufacturers recall but an installation error at the Striper factory which caused the loss of steering.  He was given a brand new vessel by the company.  Cause of accident manufacturing error.  Based no witnesses being able to place anyone as the operator of the boat at the time of the crash, as well as returning to the marina, no criminal charges will be brought against either men.
  