On 04-03-2010 at approximately 4:45pm, a boat accident occurred on the Ouachita River involving two vessels that collided.  LDWF Enforcement was notified of the accident on 04-05-2010. The operator of vessel #1 was slowly operating a personal watercraft (Jetski) on the Ouachita River when he was struck by another vessel from the rear starboard side.  operator of vessel #1, was the only person injured in the accident.  He was taken to St. Francis Medical Center where doctors advised that right leg was broken and his right shoulder was dislocated. Both operators' and several witnesses said that neither party had consumed any alcohol on this day. Operator1 and his 12 year old passenger were both wearing PFD's. The operator of vessel #2, and her passenger were not wearing PFD's but said the vessel was equipped with several. (See detailed description of incident)
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