On 4-16-2011 @ aprx. 5:30 AM victim and his father, the operator, was launching Operator's boat at Twin Dikes Marina on Sam Rayburn Lake (Jasper County). Both VICTIM and Operator were fishing the MC Donalds Tournament.  VICTIM backed the boat TX down the ramp.  Operator backed the boat off of the trailer.  VICTIM parked the truck and was picked up at the boat ramp.  According to witnesses Operator began to back the boat up from the beach area at the boat ramp.  Operator nearly hit another boat  but instead suddenly threw his motor in gear (forward).  VICTIM had stood up and was going to bumper the crash.  However, VICTIM was thrown from the boat.  VICTIM fell from the back deck first to his knees then straight down on the Port side of the motor.  According to witness statements and evidence it seems as if victim was struck by Operator's motor.  VICTIM received severe injuries to his foot.  Victim was airlifted to Herman Hospital in Houston, TX.  Warden was not contacted about the accident until the following day.  END OF INVESTIGATION
Sam Rayburn                   