RedactedNarrative: On Sunday, July 5th, 2020, at approximately 1632 hours, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, was dispatched to an incident regarding an injured male subject aboard a vessel that was in the area of Bloody Point Lighthouse, in Queen Annes County. It was reported that the injured subject sustained a head injury and was intermittently losing and regaining consciousness. The approximate GPS coordinates are N 38 degrees 53.730' and W 076 degrees 24.080'. Due to the nature of the injuries, the vessel met City of Annapolis EMS, OFC., and myself at the Annapolis Maritime Museum located at 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403.
  
          Upon our arrival, the vessel bearing Maryland registration 8551BZ was docked at the Annapolis Maritime Museum pier with two United States Coast Guard personnel aboard the vessel assisting the individuals. There were 5 individuals aboard the 2011 25' Parker center console at the time of the incident, three of which were reporting they had possible injuries. EMS units were able to help all individuals off the boat to address their injuries and potential need for first aid. 
  
          After being checked by EMS, two were transported to Anne Arundel County Medical Center for further evaluation. The remaining individuals completed witness statements and were individually interviewed. The witness statements are attached to this report. OFC performed a safety inspection of the vessel. Subject had all necessary safety equipment. Sgt. arrived at the scene and assisted in gathering additional information. He then followed EMS to Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he met with subjects. Victim1 stated that he did not sustain a head injury and never lost consciousness, but did get dizzy and nauseous. He stated that he felt fine once he got to the Annapolis Maritime Museum, but did have right shoulder pain. Sgt. then met with victim2 who refused medical aid from Anne Arundel Medical Center upon her arrival. 
  
          The conditions at the time of the incident are as follows:
                                  Winds: south/southeast 15-20 mph
                                  Traffic: light
                                  Waves: choppy, 1 to 2 feet
                                  Water Temperature: 79 degrees
                                  Visibility: Clear
                                  
          After interviewing all individuals separately, they all provided the same story. All above listed boat occupants were aboard the vessel, headed back from St. Michael's, MD in route to the residence. Operator explained that they were heading northwest toward Annapolis, having just passed Bloody Point Lighthouse, when a large wave came from the vessel's starboard side, causing the vessel to drop down into the trough of the wave. This caused the occupants to be thrown toward the starboard side of the vessel. Prior to hitting the wave, Operator yelled for everybody to hold on, but he stated he did not anticipate the wave to be so big. 
  
  Operator and subject3 were standing at the time of the impact. They were able to absorb the impact with their legs, resulting in no injuries. Subject1 was located on a bench seat on the transom of the vessel, where he was thrown toward the starboard gunwale, hitting his head and right shoulder. Two others were both sitting on the leaning post at the center of the vessel. They were thrown to the starboard side of the vessel causing neck pain for one and minor arm pain and a cut on the right knee for the other. 
  
          On Tuesday, July 7th, 2020, I made contact with subject1 to check his condition. He stated he was released from the hospital not long after Sgt. left. They had x-rays done on his neck and shoulder. This resulted in a slightly dislocated collarbone, but no other injuries. He advised he was in good spirits and ready to get back out on the water.
  
  All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  
  This case is closed.
  