RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: "I was coming around the bend in the water way and increased my speed slightly to negotiate the turn. The accelerator would not release and my boat increased speed dramatically. I abandoned the boat as I could not decrease the speed safely. My boat continued traveling into the wooded area on the south river bank and hit two trees."
  
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling S/W on the Salem River in Mannington Township, Salem County. Operator #1 was negotiating a turn in the waterway when Vessel #1 encountered a mechanical failure. As a result of this mechanical failure, Vessel #1 began accelerating out of control. Operator #1 was unable to safely correct the malfunction and abandoned his vessel. Vessel #1 continued traveling S/W in the Salem River until exiting the water way on the south side bank and came to a final uncontrolled rest after impacting two (2) trees with the starboard bow.
  
  Operator #1 was retrieved by a passing boater and escorted safely back to the Hawks Bridge Boat Ramp. Additionally, Operator #1 did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash. Tow Boat U.S was advised of Vessel 1's location and has made arrangements to retrieve same on 6/24/2019.
  
  
  No further action taken...
  