RedactedNarrative: On July 2nd, 2016 at approximately 1710 hours operator was operating his 23ft Wellcraft "Nova" speed boat on the Sassafras River.  He estimated his speed at 45-50mph.  As he approached the 6 knot speed limit zone, from the west, his vessel struck a wave.  Possibly caused by a boat leaving the speed zone.  The passenger on the vessel was propelled forward and her head struck the dashboard area of the vessel, which caused a long gash on the right side of her forehead.  operator contacted 911 and then proceeded to Duffy Creek Marina where an ambulance was waiting. victim was transported to Christiana Hospital.  She was released later that evening at approximately 2230.  She remained conscious during the entire accident.
  
  All events occurred in Cecil County.
   
  
  