Three Kayaks were paddling around the area at 10:30pm with only one handheld flashlight.  Vessel 1 was returning to the area at about 30mph, when the operator stated that he felt the boat hit something.  Vessel 1 turned around and attempted to locate what had be hit.  He found people in the water without lifejsckets on.  Male subject in vessel 2 was thrown from vessel and located 18 hours later (deceased) , female passenger was located by vessel 1.  Male subject in vessel 3 was treated for serious cuts on lower left leg and released on the scene.  
Operator of the striking vessel 1 stated that he never saw a light, or any objects in the water.  Operator was tested for sign of intoxication,  resulting in no indication of alcohol.  
Witness on shore stated that he heard the accident and stated he did not see any light from the kayaks.

I have attempted to re-enter the information regarding the deceased who was kayaking without any light source.  His  body was recovered about 17 hours after the accident.  He was not wearing a personal flotation device.   Subject had expired.
Azle                          