**It is unknown exactly how everything occured both subjects on the boat were intoxicated, below is the narrative from the officers report**

During the investigation, Officers located the wrecked vessel along the outside of the northern break wall of the Port of Indiana.  The boat was partially submerged and was recovered by TowBoat U.S. / Bridgman, MI, and held as evidence at their secure facility.  I released the evidence hold on the vessel shortly after I.C.O. Boat Accident Investigators examined it.  

The boat accident investigation continued over the course of the next two months, over which time it was discovered (through medical records), that both subjects were legally intoxicated at the time of the accident.  Operator1 had a BAC of 0.22.  Passenger had a BAC of 0.11.  Passenger also tested positive for Benzodiazapine, Opiates, and THC (Cannabinoids).

During interview, Passenger admitted that he had operated the boat on the morning of the crash, as well as on multiple occasions during the previous two weeks.  Passenger had a suspended DL with a prior conviction at that time.  Passenger advised that Operator1 had been operating the boat at the time of the crash.

Passenger admitted that he had purchased the boat, and had given him $20,000.00 cash in full payment.  Passenger did not provide any written documentation associated with the purchase.  He said that previous owner advised him that his Dealer Plate would work as his boat registration, and that he would be covered under his insurance throughout this boating season.

During interview Operator1 advised that he could not recall the event, due to his head injuries.  He said that he believed Passenger, if Passenger said that he had been the one operating the boat during the crash.  Operator1 advised that he had a history of epileptic seizures, and believed he may have had a seizure while operating the boat, causing him to lose control and crash.  Operator1 also has a suspended DL (inf.), and an active warrant through Jasper County on an OWI related offense. 

Operator1 is currently under the care of doctors, and it is unknown to me if he is fit for possible incarceration at this time.  A warrant for his arrest was obtained for BWI / BWI .08% or higher, and will be served on a later date.

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