Operator of V2 stated he was traveling south on the lake pulling his grandchildren (the 2 victims) on a tube.  He looked west and noticed V1 traveling toward them.  He assumed the other operator was going to turn and go around them, but he didn't and collided with the tube striking both victims.  Operator of V1 stopped and helped assist with the victims.

Operator of V1 stated he had pulled away from the shore traveling northeast in the same area as V2 was operating.  V1 Operator said he looked back to tell his two kids to sit down at which time he thought he had hit a hard wave, but soon realized it was the tube being pulled by V2.

Both operators' blood was drawn and sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for testing.  Results still pending.

08/14/12 received results from Crime Lab.  Operator of V1 tested positive for Cannabinoids and Operator of V2 had Ethanol (BAC) of 0.15%.  

Charges being filed by Prosecuting Attorney: Operator V1 - Battery 3rd Degree (2 counts) and Negligent Operation.  Operator V2 - BUI
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