On May 6, 2012 at approximately 18:30 p.m.  Victim fell overboard from a pontoon boat that his father was operating.  The accident occured on PinOak Lake located in Henderson County.  Victim was sitting on the front on the vessel with his feet dangling in the water.  He fell in the water and was struck by the propeller of the 40 hp motor.  the other occupant jumped in to rescue his friend Victim.  the operator turned the vessel around and retrieved both. The accident happened in front of the swimming area, close to the no wake, near the campground on PinOak Lake. 
Victim was taken to the Henderson County Hospital in Lexington, Tn by his father.  From there he was transported by air to Lebonheur Hospital  in Memphis, TN.  He suffered a broken tibia and febula in his left leg, injured his right ankle, and had large lacerations on his leg.  

This accident was not investigated at the scene or at the time it occured.  TWRA was notified a couple of days after the accident. The family was at the hospital for approximately a week, and became difficult to contact. 

Henderson County''s District Attorney was contacted and she concluded that at this time no charges would be brought against the family.

LANCASTER                     