Operator stated he was traveling east between I-10 Bridges when he hit a log, lost steering control and boat turned sharply to right and struck a bridge piling.  It was high tide with an increased amount of debris in water.  Witness was behind in separate vessel and stated he saw vessel turn sharp to right and hit the piling.  Officer stated observation of damage to vessel was consistent with explanations.

Operator stated they had been on water since approximately 1230 and he admitted to having a few beers.  After observation, officer stated Operator exhibited no signs of being impaired.  The officer then released Operator to Moss Point Police where he was transported to Singing River Hospital to be with his wife.  

wife was tranported by AMR.  Her injuries was broken right ankle and broke ribs from impact with operator seat.  She also had lacerations to her right arm and hip.  She had no life threating injuries.  Operator had broken ribs from impact with steering wheel.

Damage to vessel was on port side at bow along with a bent steering wheel.  Motor had a cracked foot.
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