Operator #1 Stated to effect while on scene: My navigation said I was good.

Investigation at the scene revealed:
Vessel #1 was traveling eastbound, outside the channel, in the Metedeconk River, Brick Twp., Ocean County. Same hit Herring Island marshland, ran aground at the following coordinates, N40.02'58,W074.03'48". Vessel #1 came to a final rest approximately 50 ft from the point of impact with Herring Island, see diagram. 

As a result of the impact, both passengers were thrown inside the vessel. Victim #1 sustained a bump to the back of his skull and was later transported to Ocean University Medical Center in Brick Twp., Ocean County. A second person refused medical treatment. No Further injuries were reported. Vessel #1 was towed from the scene by BoatUS at the owners request.

During the course of the investigation on scene, victim1 was displaying signs of impairment and while speaking with same on scene, the odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. For details, SEE Drunk
Report #V530-2023-00002D.

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