Vessel #1 was travelling on a straight course to the north in Zone 1 of Berlin Reservoir at approximately 45 miles per hour when the Operator observed a series of three waves in the path of Vessel #1.  As Vessel #1 travelled over the three waves, the Operator lost control of Vessel #1 and was ejected from the vessel.  The Operator was not wearing a personal flotation device and a kill-switch lanyard was not attached.  Following the ejection of the Operator, Vessel #1 continued on a northern heading before turning right (east) and impacting the eastern shoreline at a high rate of speed.  The entire vessel sustained damage, with the damage to the bow of Vessel #1 being most apparent.  The ejected Operator was assisted from the water by another boater and transported to the Boner Road Launch Ramp; Emergency Services responded to the ramp and transported the Victim to Salem Community Hospital where he was admitted and received care for a broken right femur.
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