On Sunday, June 19, 2011three people were cruising in a 2007 Correct Craft open bow boat north of the Lithia Springs Marina.  They were traveling between 30mph and 40mph up on plane.  At approximately 10:00pm, Operator misjudged the location of the shoreline.  He attempted to avoid the shore but the wheel slipped out of his hand.  The boat ramped up the side of the shore, went airborn and landed on the shore.  Operator was ejected from the boat, starboard side.  Passengers remained in the boat.  Operator was knocked unconscious and sustained a large laceration above his right eye.  Passengers rendered assistance.  Subject was fishing in Lithia Springs Marina at the docks and heard the crash.  At 10:02pm, he called 911, reported the crash and headed north of the marina to find the crash and render assistance if needed.  Approximately 5 minutes later, Subject heard individuals calling for help.  As he got closer to the crash he heard individuals talking back and forth to each other and cursing.  He yelled to the individuals and told them he called conservation.  The individuals yelled back no don''t call them, everyone is all right.  Subject believed everyone was uninjured and began to leave the area.  As he left the crash, he saw an individual on a jet ski talking on a cell phone, headed to the crash.  Subject traveled back to the marina and saw the individuals from the crash on the jet ski.  They exited the jet ski and entered a house boat prior to meeting officers at the gas dock.  Shelby County Deputy advised operator to get the laceration on his head looked at and to follow-up with IDNR to report the accident the next morning.  SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR FURTER DETAILS.
Shelbyville                   