The vessel was being operated northbound in the Trinity River just south of the Wallisville locks. The vessel was traveling north at speed with two adult passengers on the bow of the vessel. The other passengers were seated in the vessel. As the operator approached the no wake zone, he reduced the vessel's speed. At the same time a southbound vessel was leaving the no wake zone; creating a wake. The combination of the vessel reducing speed, overloading of the bow, and oncoming wake caused the vessel's bow to submerge. The vessel took on water and instantly began to sink and capsize. All occupants were able to swim safely to shore. The vessel was towed to the bank and later recovered from the water.
Wallisville