Location and references: South Fork of the Snake River, Bonneville County Idaho; N 43 31` 14.281" W -111 26` 18.97"
Byington Boat Ramp (N 4337`21.96" W -11139`54.56") to location of the accident: 20 miles North West
Conant Valley Boat Ramp (N 4327`49.77" W -11125`35.75") to location of the accident: 5 miles South East
"The Falls" at Fall Creek(N 4326`28.01" W -11122`37.32") to location of accident: 3.3 miles South
  
 
That on 08/03/2013 on the South Fork of the Snake River in Bonneville County Idaho, Operator was operating his 2003 Weldcraft jet boat and had two passengers.  Operator admitted to operating the boat at the time an accident occurred and was reported to have been operating by passenger.  Operator also admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the accident. Operator`s blood was drawn after the incident which showed a blood alcohol level of .112 which is above the legal limit of .08. 

An investigation of the accident shows the boat Operator had been operating was traveling at a high rate of speed and did not turn at a 90 degree corner. The jet boat struck the bank with such force it caused the boat to come completely out of the water and was airborne before coming to rest.  The jet boat suffered significant damage including a large dent to the front left side, a large hole to the back left side, and causing the motor to be completely severed from the motor mounts. 

Passenger1 suffered a severed spine and died at the scene as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident.  Passenger2 suffered a left broken humerus, a laceration to the left forearm, and a laceration to his forehead. Both became injured after falling in the boat.
IDAHO FALLS