On 6-8-13, at approximately 1945hrs, Warden was dispatched to a boat accident on Lake Belton, at BOLORA, in front of Sierra beach. Dispatched advised that there was two jet ski's that had just collided out in front of Sierra beach and there was one person with possible severe injuries. 

Warden arrived on scene, at approximately 1954hrs. Upon arrival warden observed one boat beached near the shore (TX 7812 BM) and two jet skis near the shore (Vessel 1 TX 7516 BS and Vessel 2 TX 7739BS). Warden approached the large crowd that had gathered, around a white truck, in BOLORA. Warden observed a w/f later, lying in the back of the truck, on a back board, strapped down, and in a "C" collar. She was complaining of severe hip and leg pain. She was later checked out by FT Hood EMS and transported to the Scott and White Hospital, in Temple Texas and was admitted to the hospital with a fractured hip. 
Warden asked the crowd of people who were the person's driving the jet skis that were involved in the crash. One w/m raised his hand and stated he was driving one of the jet ski's. He identified him self. Upon contact, game warden detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Operator2's breath and or person. Warden also detected the strong masking odor of mouth wash and or gum. Warden later confronted Operator2 on the masking smell and he stated that he was chewing very strong gum. 

Warden interviewed Operator2 and he stated that he was driving one jet ski that had Victim on the back, as a passenger. He stated that him and the other driver of the second jet ski were playing around and splashing each other with the jet ski's. Operator2 stated that he was driving and didn't know that the other jet ski was right behind him and made a turn. When he turned he stated that the other jet ski hit the rear port side of the vessel, striking Victim in the left hip. 
Warden asked Operator2 who was the operator of the other jet ski.

Warden then interviewed Operator1 who's story matched Operator2's and further advised that they were just way to close to the other jet ski and could not stop. Operator1 did state that his son was in the front of the jet ski and was driving, but subject was behind him helping him steer. He said that he tried to grab the steering wheel to turn and avoid the crash but it was too late. 

Warden detected the slight odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Operator1 breath and or person. Warden asked Operator1 how much he had to drink that evening. Operator1 stated he drank 4-5 beers over the course of the entire day. Warden conducted HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) on Operator1 Warden observed 0 of 6 clues on the HGN. 

Warden went back to talk with Operator2. Warden asked Operator2 how much he had to drink that day. Operator2 stated he had 6-7 Dos Equis beers. Warden asked Operator2 what time his first drink was and he stated about 1300hrs. Warden asked what time Operator2's last drink was. Operator2 took a long pause and didn't answer. It seemed as if he wasn't sure what time it was currently. Warden asked Operator2 what time he thought it was now. Operator2 stated about 1700hrs, the actual time was 2020hrs. Two hours later than what time Operator2 thought it was. Warden asked Operator2 again what time his last drink was and he stated around 1900hrs. Warden asked him if he drank his last beer just before the accident. Operator2 stated, "Yes." 


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