On August 27, 2009 the above-mentioned boat, driven by the operator, was traveling from Lakeside, MT to Big Fork, MT on Flathead lake.  There were 5 occupants in the boat; operator, Injured #2, Injured #3,Injured #4, and Injured #5.  At approximately 10:19 pm the boat struck the steep rock terrain of Wayfares State Park.  The boat traveled approximately 40 feet up the steep rock bank.  When witnesses arrived on scene all occupants except Injured 2 were out of the boat and in the water or on the shore.  All occupants received injuries as a result of the crash and were transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.  Blood tests taken at the hospital showed the operators BAC was .16 two hours after the accident.  The accident was turned over to the Flathead County Sheriff’s office for further investigation.  Flathead County Attorney’s office filed three Felony Charges against the operator.  The Trial is scheduled for April 2010.
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