On 05/30/2010 at 5:45 pm, CPOs responded to the Springfield Marina for a report of a boat accident. The accident was reported to have happened East of the I55 bridge on Lake Springfield. 

Upon arrival, damage was evident to two water craft.  operator2  stated that he saw operator1 jumping wakes. As they approached the NO WAKE zone near the bridge, he slowed down and saw operator1 passing and turning towards him. He stated that Op1 continued, striking the port side of the bow of his boat.  Damage to his boat was blue paint transfer below the normal waterline near the keel. This indicates that he was slowing, causing the bow of his boat to be in an "UP" position. 

Damage to the PWC was a cracked hull and white paint transfer to the hull on the starboard side bow  above the water line.  This indicates the PWC was on or near on plane when the accident occurred.   She stated that she turned to see where the boat was and struck the bow of operator2's boat.

There was an odor of alcoholic beverage on operator1's breath. She was given Field Sobriety tests which she passed.   


Both operators were given Department Boat accident reports to fill out with instructions.   operator1 was then issued the following citation and released:  


469913N   625 ILCS   Act 45  Section 45/5-1   Careless Operation Of a Water craft.   Bond was a Notice to Appear. A Mandatory court date was set for 07/12/2010 at 1:30 pm.
Springfield IL                