Operator stated she was approaching the bridge from Dollar Lake on the south side of the bridge.  Operator also stated that a wake caused her to strike the bridge.  Victim also stated she had multiple injuries including a scalp laceration, abrasions and contusions, vertebrae and rib injuries and a bruised lung.

Witness was with her son on a boat behind Vessel #1 and also approaching the bridge from the north side and stated she did not see the accident occur.  She assisted the Operator of Vessel #1 until help arived.  Witness also said that her son drove Vessel #1 to Butterfield Landing on Little Wolf Lake where it was put on a trailer.  There were scratches on the handle bars and hood of Vessel #1.
Second witness was also riding along on a separate PWC.  Second Witness thought Operator of Vessel #1 was going too fast (10-12 mph) on the approach.  She saw Operator strike the bridge, and called 911.
Napoleon Township             