On 1/26/2013 at about 1:25 p.m. Operator was operating a 1994 15' aluminum 'Willie brand drift boat on the Wynoochee River in Grays Harbor County near Montesano, WA.  While floating down river the river branched and boat was sucked into the right fork of the river.  The boat got sideways in the current and then collided with a log. It then capsized, swamped and sank.  The two passengers were thrown from the boat, one out of the front and one out of the back. 

There were no injuries or fatalities. 
Alcohol use was not indicated. 
Boat damages were estimated at $2,000.00 
All three on board the boat were wearing PFDs. 
The operator had no formal operator instruction.  He did not have a mandatory boater education card but is exempt from the requirement. 
No were no 'Rules of the Road' violations.
Montesano