BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Vessel was headed NE toward Ashport boat ramp to load up on trailor. While traveling, the vessel experienced some large waves which were approx. 4-6ft tall and boat struck a submerged object and jerked the steering wheel out of his hand and threw  the operator and the passenger out of the port side of the boat. While in the water at some point, the prop struck the operator in the head. The operator and the passenger were rescued by another boat nearby.
Ripley                        