RedactedNarrative: Witness 1 stated in effect:
  We were traveling through the I.C.W. in the area of Fish Island.  It was dark out so Subject2 and I were keeping a lookout for Operator while he operated the boat.  At the last minute we all saw a channel marker directly in front of us.  Operator tried to maneuver around it but we struck it and Operator hit his face on something and was bleeding everywhere.
  
  Witness Subject2 stated in effect:
  We were heading back to GEB Marina.  None of us were familiar with the route we were taking.  Operator was using his phone to help navigate the channel.  All of a sudden I saw a channel marker but it was too late to avoid it.  When we hit it some of the debris from the boat hit Operator in the face.  I took over operating because Operator was bleeding pretty bad and was out of it.
  
  Investigation Revealed:
  Vessel #1 was being operated by Operator northbound in the area of channel marker #130in the I.C.W., Little Egg Harbor Township during high tide.  Vessel #1 struck channel marker #130 with the bow and starboard side of vessel.  Operator #1 was positioned in the vessel on the starboard side.  Operator #1 maneuvered to vessel to the left in an attempt to avoid striking the channel marker; causing operator #1 to slightly lean over the starboard side of the vessel and strike his face and head on channel marker #130.
  
  Operator was airlifted to ACMC, and was unable to provide a statement due to the extent of his injuries.
  
  Operator sustained multiple broken bones in his face and head, lost several teeth, and multiple lacerations to the face and head.
  
  Vessel # 1 sustained heavy damage to the bow and starboard side of the vessel.
  
  Accident investigation determined by witness statements, observation of channel marker #130, and observation of vessel.
  