RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect: "I was looking right, and when I looked forward I struck the other vessel."
  
  Operator #2 stated to the effect: There was a boat that ran aground outside the Oyster Creek Channel so we slowed down and were approaching the vessel aground to see if they needed some assistance. As we were approaching the vessel aground, I notice the vessel that hit us approaching us on plane. I tried to wave them down, letting them know we were in front of them, then they struck our boat.
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel# 2 was traveling northwest at minimal speed in the clutch ahead position outside of the Oyster Creek Channel on the north side. Vessel #1 was traveling on plane heading west, outside of the channel. 
  
  Vessel #1 failed to maintain a proper lookout and safe speed. The bow of Vessel #1 impacted the starboard beam of Vessel #2. Vessel# 2 sustained damage to the fiberglass gunwale above and below the water line and damage to the center console. Vessel #1 sustained damage to the bow pulpit and fiberglass above below the waterline. Victim #1 was aboard Vessel #1 in the aft port seating and sustained a laceration to the head and complaint of chest pain. Victim #1 was air lifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. No other injuries were reported on scene. Vessel #1 was removed to Mariners Marine, Barnegat Township, Ocean County by owner. Vessel #2 was removed to Townsend Marina, Lacey Township, Ocean County by Tow Boat US.
  