RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated, " I wasn't going that fast. I was in the channel. We ran aground and she fell forward." 
       
       Victim #2 stated, "I was just standing there and fell forward. I think I am fine but have some bruises." 
     
       Witness #1 stated,  "He(operator #1) wasn't going that fast.  He was in the channel. We came to a stop and she fell against the boat." 
  
     Investigation revealed,  Operator # 1 was traveling North in the inter coastal water way at marker 160A.  Upon arrival the vessel was aground outside of the channel. It should be noted that the operator and witnesses stated the vessel was in the channel at the time of the grounding.   Vessel #1 ran aground causing it to come to a stop.  The momentum from the vessels sudden stop caused the occupants to fall forward.   
  
  Victim #1 hit the helm just prior to the windshield. She sustained a broken arm, 6 broken ribs, and fractured vertebrae in her neck.  Victim #2 was treated and released for a complaint of pain and bruising.  It should be noted that the victims were attempting to switch seats and standing when the vessel grounded.  
      Victim #1 was transferred from the vessel by USCG small boat crew and Helicopter to Atlantic City Medical Center.  Victim #2 was transferred back to Coast Guard Station Atlantic City  where she was treated and released.   
       
      There was no damage to the vessel and no summons were issued.  No further action was taken........
  