RedactedNarrative: On October 18th, 2020 I responded to a boating accident on the Sassafras River near day marker  R “8.”  I arrived on scene at approximately 6:25 pm.  The involved vessel, a 34 ft Sea Ray with Maryland registration 9866 CD, was aground when I arrived. I had to push through the mud to get alongside.  I spoke with Operator 1.  He stated that they were returning from dinner at the Fish Whistle in Georgetown.  While operating at about cruising speed, probably close to 20 knots, they ran aground because they were on the wrong side of the day marker. 
  
  One of the passengers, Passenger 1 had been standing in the doorway to the cabin.  When the boat stopped abruptly due to going aground he was thrown down into the cabin and landed on the cabin floor, about 5 feet below where he had been standing.
  
  I spoke with Passenger 1 briefly before Kent County EMS took over his care.  He was still lying on the floor. He did not think he had lost conscious but was complaining of severe back and shoulder pain.  He was unsure if he had struck anything else besides the floor.  EMS and the US Coast Guard transported Passenger 1 to Duffy’s Marina where Cecil County EMS took over and transported him to Christiana Medical Center.
  
  Tow Boat US was able to tow the Sea Ray off the sandbar with no apparent damage to the boat. The boat accident report will be completed once I have the required information for it.
  
  I spoke with Operator 1.  He stated Passenger 1 suffered from broken ribs, vertebrae and a ruptured spleen.  He is continuing to recover.  The vessel had damage to the props, shafts and bottom paint.  The damage estimate was $6600.
  
  This case is closed.  No law enforcement action in needed.
  