RedactedNarrative: On or about 6/10/2018 at 10:17 pm, I was dispatched to a watercraft crash at Sawmill Creek Marina in Erie County. I was informed that a vessel had struck the marina entrance wall and was taking on water. I arrived on scene at about 10:47 pm and observed Tow Boat US moving a 36' Pursuit vessel with a substantial amount of water being pumped from inside the vessel.  I spoke with Officer who was already on scene and he informed me that he spoke to the owner of the vessel. Officer arrived shortly after and assisted. I spoke with an occupant of the vessel, and obtained a verbal identification. The forward half of the vessel was lifted out of the water to stop water from entering the vessel. I observed significant hull damage in the forward half of the vessel. I took photos of the scene and obtained the OH numbers off of the vessel. I informed the Operator that I would like to speak with him and we went to my patrol vehicle and I asked questions pertaining to the Watercraft Incident Casualty Report. In addition, the Operator filled out a statement regarding the incident, I requested that he send me quotes he receives for the damage. 
  
  On 6/14/2018, I called the Operator to review the incident and his statement, He stated to me that he was on the left side of the channel near the wall and was attempting to "drop to the right." He then stated that a "surf" wave picked the boat up and pulled the engines out of the water causing the bow to steer hard left. The Operator then stated that he was thrown from the helm position at the time of impact. I asked him if he was injured and he stated that he was not. The Operator stated that the engines were in reverse but by the time the vessel struck it was too late. The operator estimated his speed to be 15-20 mph and when asked if he was accelerating, he responded, "I always accelerate coming into the channel." I requested that he send the identifying information for the vessel and other occupants onboard via email.