Operator of vessel was traveleing West bound in the gas pipe line, crossing Lizard Creek.  The vessel's speed prevented the operator from safely navigating the intersection.  This caused the operator to lose control of his vessel and run into the creek bank.  The vessel traveled completely out of the water hitting a tree on the port side of the vessel.  The operator was slung out of the vessel and hit several limbs with his body.  The operator sustained injuries to his head and shoulder.  The vessel was only occupied by the operator and he was transported to North Baldwin Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Bay Minette                   