At approximately 6:15 AM on the morning of 09/13/2013, the listed vessel, (AL6693KF) 2000 Bumble Bee Bass Boat (Red / Black in Color) was traveling South on the Black Warrior River at a high rate of speed, when the operator lost control of the vessel. The accident caused all four of the individuals to be ejected from the vessel and into the water. All three passengers surfaced and were able to climb back into the listed vessel. The operator did not resurface and was not seen again by the passengers. One passenger contacted Greene Co. E-911 at 6:24 AM. Emergency personnel and local volunteers arrived on the scene and began a search of the area. Besides the local volunteers, on scene was the DPS Aviation Unit (helicopter), Alabama Game and Fish, Greene Co. Sheriffs Office, Hale Co. Sheriff's Office, Tuscaloosa City Fire and Rescue Dive Team, Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office Dive Team, Moundville PD Officers and Emergency Medical Staff. 
The investigation revealed that at some point during the accident the bow of the vessel did strike the West Bank (Greene Co.) of the Black Warrior River. It appears that control was lost over the vessel first and then the vessel struck the bank, which ejected the occupants and left the boat drifting 10 to 15 feet from the bank (Point of Contact). A slight indentation and a small amount of debris was found at the point of contact. The Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Dive Team arrived at approximately 10:50 AM, and after about a 30 minute search, Operator's body was located about 20 feet from the accident scene, at a depth of about 23 feet.  Operator's body was placed in a body bag, by the dive team and transported to the Lock 8 Boat Launch, where the Greene Co. Coroner,  was waiting. The Coroner was advised that an autopsy was being requested by the Alabama Marine Police. Operator's body was turned over to the coroner. It should be noted that the Marine Police Officer assigned to the investigation is MPO and that he was assisted by MPO, who assisted with interviews and statements at the DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, where two occupants were transported by ambulance. Victim2 sustained cuts to his right foot and assorted bruises and scrapes and Victim1 sustained a broken rib and assorted bruises and scrapes. Victim3 who did not go to the hospital sustained minor scrapes and bruises. Victim3 remained at the accident scene and assisted with the investigation. A number of facts should be noted 1) according to statements, Operator, Victim2 and  Victim3 had been drinking prior to the accident. Victim1 had not. 2) Minor and anticipated discrepancies were noted in the three statements 3) Three are all students of the University of Alabama and are non-residents. Victim1 (Florida), Victim2 (Colorado) and Victim3 (Maryland). 4) Operator's parents were notified by Hale County. Sheriff's Deputies of Operator's accident, drowning and recovery.  body was turned over to the Greene County Coroner and he was advised that the Alabama Marine Police would like to request an autopsy. An autopsy was performed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery. The autopsy report has not been completed as of the date of this report being filed. As soon as the autopsy report is completed, a follow up report will be filed.