Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being paddled downstream.  As Vessel 1 approached a bend in the river, forcing Vessel 1 toward the starboard bank, Vessel 1 collided with the bank;  a root ball protruding from the bank struck the Operator (riding in the stern of Vessel 1), resulting in a laceration to the Victim's scalp.  An Officer in the area at the time assisted the Victim in getting to shore where Vessel 1, both Occupants, and their belongings were transported back to a bike trail where EMS responded and transported the Victim to the hospital for stitches.
Spring Valley