Operator1 had stated that as he was operating his vessel, he stuck an object in the water which he assumed to be a log or tree stump in the water on Garcitas Creek near Bennett Park in Jackson County.  Operator1 stated that when he struck the object it forced tiller steered throttle out of his hand.  When this occurred Operator1 stated that he lost control of the vessel and was thrown forward into the decking of the vessel. The vessel then grounded itself on the bank. 

Operator1 was then picked up and transported back to the boat ramp at Bennett Park along with his vessel by subject. subject’s voluntary statement as to what he witnessed is with in this report.   

Once Operator1 was to the boat ramp he began to have bad chest pains.  Jackson County EMS was called to the scene to assist Operator1.  Operator1 was then transported to Detar Hospital in Victoria, TX. 

After inspecting Operator1's vessel, I noticed an indention in the middle of the vessel near the stern.  It appeared to me that this was the location that the object struck the vessel.
La Salle