Operator stated he did not know he needed to report the accident until he talked to his insurance company.  According to the operator the accident occurred on 01/17/09 but was not reported until 03/04/09.  Several searches have been made in an attempt to locate V1 or find any evidence to corroborate the operator's statement.  Operator stated he hit a log, flipped his boat, boat sank and he swam to shore.  

Due to the circumstances surrounding this accident and operator's interview(s), officer's are suspicous this could be an insurance scam; but are unable to determine anything concrete at this time.
12 MILES NORTH OF CAMDEN      