It was concluded that Vessel #1 was traveling southeast bound when it failed to make a complete left (east) turn, impacting the rocky shoreline of Ackerman Island.  
     On 09-09-11, I spoke with the independent Witness.  He said he was traveling southbound under the Grass Lake Bridge, heading toward the channel to Port O'' Blarney, following the "Blarney Queen".  I asked him how far the PWC was from his boat when it passed him, and he said about 30 feet to his left.  Witness also stated the PWC traveled through the water (on plane) between the first two bridge pillars in the water (east side).  Witness said he could not see who was driving, but noted he saw the lanyard on the operator''s left wrist when he rendered aid to him after the crash.  Witness also stated neither the operator or the passenger were wearing life jackets.  I asked Witness where he tied off his boat, and he said to the post on the "Port O'' Blarney" sign.  He said he also tied off the PWC to the left side of his boat to keep it from floating away.  Witness said his boat does...

Antioch, IL                   