On 8/9/2010, approximately 1843 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a to a reported boat collision involving injuries along the Little Susitna River approximately 2 miles down river from the boat launch at the end of Loujon Street in Houston.  Investigation revealed a green 2002 19 foot long aluminum outboard water craft, operated by operator2, age 28, was traveling one direction on the Little Sue river when an oncoming vessel, a silver 16 foot long aluminum outboard water craft, operated by V1 operator, age 49, collided in a T-Bone style collision in the river.  One passenger of V1, 28 yoa, was thrown into the first vessel, suffering significant injuries.  Victim was transported to MSRMC by EMS and later transported to Anchorage for treatment of injuries.  All parties reported wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) at the time of the incident and alcohol is not being considered as a factor at this time.  The investigation is still ongoing.
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