V1 was heading north on the Arkansas River, returning to the Terry Dam from fishing.  It was dark and V1 had it's navigational lights on.  V1 struck a rock jetty on the east side of the Arkansas River.  Upon impact the passenger/vicitm was ejected into the rock jetty and then into the river on the north side of the jetty.  Operator was ejected forward, hitting his knees on the console; knocking the whole console out of the floor.  After hitting the jetty, V1 turned to the left causing extensive damage to the starboard side from the stern to the bow and also severely damaging the lower unit and prop.  The operator got the victim out of the water.

At approx. 9pm a resident on the west side of the river called 911 after hearing the occupants of V1 calling for help.  Once rescued, the passenger/victim was transported by EMS to Baptist Hospital.  The operator refused treatment.

At the time of the accident, no additional spot light was being used.  The operator was given a PBT test at the scene and blew a .000.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK             