RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel #1 stated to the effect:  i was cruising at about 15 mph in the back channel of burlington island.  I've gone through this channel hundreds of times.  I didn't realize that the piling was so close.  All of a sudden i hit into it.
  
  Investigation revealed:  v1 was in the back channel of burlington island (burlington twp) and traveling north at approximately 15mph.  Due to it being night, visibility was limited.  D1 failed to observe a steel/wooden piling that is located on the eastern side of the channel.  The piling is approximately 75 feet from the eastern shore line.  The piling does not have any lights or reflectors on it.  As d1 continued north, he failed to realize how close he was to the piling.  The bow of v1, on the starboard side, collided with the piling.  All of the occupants remained on the vessel and d1 was able to navigate the boat to land.
  
  Prior to my arrival, burlington twp police department and ems (endeavor #909) were on scene.  One person had a minor laceration on her face and was treated by ems.  No other injuries reported.
  
  V1 sustained substantial damage to it's hull.  The damage was primarily near the bow and along the starboard side.  V1 also had a shattered starboard side windshield.
  
  Although v1's hull was cracked, it was not taking on water.  D1 was able to operate the vessel and bring it to the burlington city boat ramp in order to remove it from the water.  
  
  No summons issued.