On June 5, 2011, at approximately 3:24pm, I responded to a boat crash that occurred on Wonder Lake.  On June 5, 2011, I spoke with operator concerning the crash. Operator stated he was driving a blue Malibu wakesetter southbound in front of the Marina located on the east side of the lake. Operator stated he was towing subject while he was wakeboarding. Operator stated Subject was attempting a trick. The side of Subject''s wakeboard hit the water. Subject lost control and hit the water. Operator stated he was traveling in a straight line at 22.6mph. Operator stated he saw Subject fall and immediately turned the boat around to retrieve Subject. Operator stated he boated up to Subject and observed Subject was face down in the water. Two passengers on the boat, jumped in and turned Subject face-up. They placed Subject on the swim platform and took him to the beach where EMT''s were located. The passengers in the boat all stated 911 was called immediately. Wonder Lake water patrol arrived on scene and secured Subject until Medivac showed up to transport Subject to Condell medical center located in Libertyville.  I collected written statements from all passengers in the boat. The statements will be attached to this report.

On June 8, I spoke with Subject concerning the crash. Subject stated he was attempting a trick called a Ralley. He stated he had done the trick numerous times. Subject stated the front of his wakeboard caught the water and he went face first into the water knocking him unconscious. Subject stated Operator was driving in a straight line at the speed Subject recommended. Subject has been a pro skier for approximately 15 years and skied professionally for various companies. Subject was transported by chopper to Condell and treated for a level 3 concussion and a cervical spine injury.

Wonder Lake, IL               