RedactedNarrative:        On this date, I was detailed to the area of ICW Marker 114 in Long Beach Township, Ocean County in reference to a single vessel accident.  Upon arrival I observed a 32' Blackfin Sport fishing vessel aground on a sandbar just West of ICW marker 114.  Long Beach Township Beach Patrol were on scene and had previously assisted the female passenger prior to her being transported to shore by a passing vessel.  The vessel was hard aground and oriented toward the North East.  The vessel was still occupied by the Operator.  
  
  Operator 1 Stated in Effect-  I was traveling North in the Inter Coastal Waterway and strayed just outside of the red marker.  My chart indicated that there was sufficient water depth and I turned to correct my course.  I was traveling at approximately 20-25 knots when I hit the sandbar.  Passenger 1 was then thrown from her seat next to me and struck her head on the front of the boat.
  
  Investigation Revealed-  Vessel 1 was traveling Northbound in the Intracoastal Waterway near marker 114a.  Operator 1 was not familiar with the area and drifted West of the main channel into a very shallow area.  Vessel 1 subsequently impacted a sandbar that at the time was approximately 1.5 feet below the waterline.  Vessel 1 then stopped abruptly and Passenger 1 was thrown from her seat at the helm over the console and into a section of aluminum scaffolding.  Passenger 1 sustained significant injury to her head and face.  
  
  A Passing vessel from New Jersey Fish and Wildlife then assisted Long Beach Township Beach Patrol with transporting Passenger 1 to shore.  Passenger 1 was then transported to Southern Ocean County Hospital by Long Beach Township E.M.S.  Operator 1 did not report any injuries.  
  
  Passenger 1 sustained a large laceration running from her forehead down toward her cheek and multiple facial fractures as a result of the impact.  Vessel 1 was subsequently transported by Operator 1 to Morrison's Marina in Beach Haven to be checked for damage.  Vessel 1 was not damaged during the incident.
  