On Saturday July 6 2013 I responded to Bristol Regional Hospital in Sullivan County to obtain statements and a blood sample from the operator of a vessel involved in a boat accident on South Holston Lake. During the interview, I was approached by an Emergency Room physician and advised that another boat accident victim had arrived from an accident on Boone Lake. I walked to exam room 9 and interviewed two people. 
      Based on their statements, I determined that Operator was operating a 1995 16'' Hydra-sports boat on the Holston arm of Boone Lake in Sullivan County. They were traveling upstream approximately one half mile above Davis Marina when Operator decided to turn around and head back to their private dock located approximately one half mile downstream of Davis Marina. Operator stated that he was traveling approximately 20 miles per hour when he turned the boat slightly to the right in order to make a wide left turn. During the process, the boat struck a floating dock that had a money bar type metal ladder that extended approximately three and half feet out and was about 3 foot above the water. Operator''s right forearm struck the corner of the ladder which caused severe trauma to his arm. occupant is a Medical Doctor and rendered aid to Operator until they could get back to their dock. She then transported him in a personal vehicle to Bristol Regional Hospital. operator had emergency surgery to repair his injured forearm. He was admitted to the hospital for observation and released on Sunday July 8 2013.
      The vessel sustained minor damage during the accident. The Bimini top was damaged during the collision and there were a series of small gouges in the fiberglass along the starboard gunnel that extended back to a large gouge on the motor cowling. 

*During the investigation, I discovered that Operator had been drinking alcohol. He consented to give a blood sample. Two nurses attempted to get a blood sample, but they were unable to hit a vein due to his dehydration from blood loss.
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