V1 was headed south down the Arkansas River toward the boat ramp at Tar Camp when it collided and ran over a green channel marker buoy.  There were 3 passengers seated in the bow of V1.  According to the operator, the middle passenger restricted his vision and he did not see the buoy.  The bow and stern were damaged.  A hole was knocked in the lower unit of the motor.

Fearing V1 would sink, the operator instructed the children to jump out and swim to shore; which they all did safely.  V1 would only move in reverse, so the operator and passenger 2 drove V1 to the boat ramp in reverse.

The insurance company totaled V1 at $2,200.
REDFIELD                      