On 08/20/23, at approximately 15:46, subject was operating his vessel on the Savannah River. After leaving a sandbar on the river, Subject along with his passenger brought the vessel up on plane. Subject described that the vessel took a hard right turn toward the shore. 

The vessel ran aground, collided with multiple trees and came to rest with only the stern remaining in the water. Subject was ejected from the vessel. Occupant suffered a fall within the vessel. 

Operator suffered broken vertebrae in his neck and numerous lacerations and contusions. Occupant suffered a broken pelvis, multiple broken ribs, a punctured lung, and numerous other lacerations and contusions. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor. Medical records are pending.

Savannah River