On June 9, 2012 at approximately 08:00 pm, I, Texas Game Warden, arrived on the scene of a boating accident in Bastrop Bayou. After interviewing each individual aboard vessel 1, including the owner/operator, Operator, I determined the accident was caused by the inexperience of the owner/operator. Operator stated that they were navigating down stream at approximately 20-25 mph, and approaching a slight curve in Bastrop Bayou, when a much larger vessel passed them heading up stream. He stated that the vessel produced such a large wake, that when they hit the wake, it caused the steering of vessel 1 to lock up for a moment sending them into the bank. I found each passenger's story to be similar on how the accident occured. Upon taking photos of vessel 1, I found 1 alcoholic beverage aboard, the throttle lever to be in the reverse position, and the steering of the motor to be turned slightly away from the bank. All required safety equipment was aboard vessel 1 upon inspecting the contents. Two individuals on board, ages 6 and 17, were wearing their pfd's at the time of the accident. Operator was the only person injured beyond first aid aboard the vessel. He was taken by ambulance to the Angleton/Danbury Hospital, treated and release. Operator suffered a broken rib and had a few bumps and bruises.
Angleton                      