On June 5, 2009 at approximately 2200 hours, operator was operating his vessel with 3 passengers on board. The vessel was traveling south in the Alcovy River as the subjects were leaving Bear Creek Marina and returning to the passenger residence. Operator steered the vessel into a sharp "power turn" to the right. Passengers  did not hear any verbal warning of the maneuver and were unprepared for the sudden change of direction. Victim was thrown against the port (left) gunwale, bending a 1 inch metal rail, where she was able to briefly hold herself in the vessel with her legs. Victim then fell overboard. The vessel continued to travel in a starboard (right) direction, passing over the top of Victims. The propeller of the vessel came in contact with Victims left thigh causing lacerations. The occupqnts of the vessel attempted to pull Victims from the water but she could not get in the boat due to severe pain in her back. Victim was recovered and returned to her residence where first aid was attempted. Victim did not seek medical attention until June 8, 2009. She was directed to go to Newton Medical Center by her physician. She was treated and released.
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