According to witness accounts, V1 was returning to shore at approximately 15 -20mph, at about 200 yards from shore V1 came in contact with a large wave from an unidentified boat and the operator reduced power.  The victim was sitting on her knees on the front right seat and was ejected over the front of V1.  V1 then ran over her, striking her with the hull and prop.  Victim was retrieved from the water and taken to the shore where 1st aid was rendered.  
 
Operator was given a PBT when he was observed slurring his speech, having bloodshot eyes and the odor of intoxicants about his person.  The test registered a result well over the legal limit of intoxication. The operator was taken to Mercy hospital from a blood test to be administered but he refused and was then transported to GCSO detention center.  Once there he changed his mind and submitted to a BAC test, in which he registered a .081. He was charged with BUI and Negligent Operation.
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