RedactedNarrative: On August 3, 2022 at 2157 hours I, Officer was patrolling the area of Isle of Wight Bay in the area of Swordfish Basin.  As I entered the channel I observed a vessel on the east portion of the channel and it was not making way.  As I got closer to the vessel I observed the vessel was listing hard to the port side, and the vessel had run hard aground. The vessel was a 2009 Grady White 290 Chesapeake bearing Maryland registration.  
  
      The vessel was in such a position I was only able to maneuver the patrol boat to within eight to ten feet, but close enough to make verbal contact with the crew.  I asked if everyone was O.K., and the response I received was "No he is pretty banged up".  At this time I requested Officer to launch a john boat to assist in reaching and removing the victim from the vessel.  I also alerted Ocean City Fire Department who was also able to launch a shallow draft boat.  I was able to ascertain the injury, which was described as a back injury due to blunt force trauma, but there was no active bleeding, Victim was breathing and was semi alert.  I advised the crew to not move Victim around until EMS was able to respond.  I did make several attempts to get close to the vessel however I would have had to run the patrol vessel aground to reach the victims.  Since the Victim was breathing with no active bleeding I stayed as close to the vessel as I could coordinate the various agency's responding.   The Ocean City Fire Boat arrived on scene and with the assistance of a good Samaritan  Victim was removed from the aground vessel and was in the care and custody of the Ocean City Fire Department Paramedics.  Victim was taken a shore, and then flown to Tidal Health via Trooper Four.  It was learned that Victim had received a fracture to his lower back, and the Doctors at Tidal Health were consulting with the Doctors at Shock Trauma to determine the course of action.  I will conduct a follow up to determine the final disposition of Victim's injuries.  
  
      Officer and Myself were able to retrieve and transport the remainder of the crew to shore, which was Fish Tales located at 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City.  It should be noted the vessel was hard aground that it was not going to move from its position without mechanical assistance.   However an anchor was set, and the navigational lights remained on.  
  
      Operator stated the following.  Operator stated that on August 3, 2022 they departed Ocean City to partake in ocean fishing.  Operator stated that on August 3,2022 at approximately 2115 hours they returned to the Ocean City area and began to make there way back to 28th Street. Operator stated he was traveling north in the channel near Swordfish Basin. Operator stated that he thought he had a good track in his GPS and began to follow it.  Operator stated that he was aware that he needed to be on the west side of the red marker but was unable to locate the marker.  Operator stated that by the time he was aware he was off track it was too late and the vessel ran hard aground.  I asked Operator if he recalled how fast he was traveling, and Operator stated 20-25 MPH.   I asked Operator why he did not slow down if he was not sure of his position in the channel.  Operator stated he has run that channel the time, and he thought he was good.  Operator stated the force of the collision ejected Victim from the passenger seat on the port side of the vessel, down into the cabin.   Operator stated that Victim then began to complain of back pain and was unable to walk.  I asked Operator how long he was aground before I came upon him, Operator stated 20-25 minutes.  While speaking with Operator I was able to smell a moderate odor of an acholic beverage emanating from his breath and person.  I asked Operator if he had consumed any alcoholic beverages, an Operator responded I had one beer while fishing.  However Operator stated that after he ran aground he began to consume alcohol.   I asked Operator if he recalled how may alcoholic beverages he consumed after he ran aground, Operator stated that does not recall exactly how many.   It should be noted the in subsequent interviews they supported the claim that Operator had began to consume alcoholic beverages after they ran aground.  At this point I was not able to locate any evidence that would dispute the claims, so pursuing any alcohol related offenses was not done.  However I have strong suspicions that alcohol was a contributing factor in this incident.  The other factors that contributed to this incident was failing to reduce speed, and over confidence of Operator  knowing the channel well enough to operate at speed in the dark.  Operator stated that he has over 500 hours operating various styles of vessels in various conditions.  Operator was cited for failing to follow navigational rules.  Operator did not receive any injuries
  
      Subject1 stated the following.  Subject1 stated he was seated in the helm seat, and stated the vessel was traveling approximately 20MPH.  Subject stated he did not see the sandbar, or was aware the vessel was going to crash.  Subject1 stated that after the vessel ran around he began to assist Victim.  Subject1 stated that Operator began to consume alcohol after the vessel ran aground.  He did not receive any injuries.
  
      Sergeant responded to Tidal Health and was able to speak with Victim.  Victim stated that he does not remember anything about the crash.  I did conduct a follow up on August 4, 2022, and learned that Victim had a broken pelvis, and a concussion.  Victim's injuries were serious but not considered life threatening.  Victim was unable to provide a written statement. 
  
      The vessel in this incident did not receive any damage, I was able to photograph the vessel on August 4,2022.  The vessel was removed from the sandbar by Tow Boat and towed back to Operators residence. 
  
      All above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.