In summary, boat operator and passenger were circling in their own wake in a 12'' john boat West of the launch ramp on Glenn O''Jones Lake, Saline County Conservation Area while waiting on another boat to be trailered. A wave upset the boat ejecting both Operator and Occupant into the water without lifejackets. The 9.9 HP outboard motor was not equipped with a lanyard cutoff switch and the boat circled striking Operator and Occupant multiple times. The propeller eventually became fouled with Operator''s t-shirt and right arm causing the motor to stop allowing Operator and Occupant to climb back in the boat and signal for help. Another boater (unknown) towed them to shore where, witnesses  and EMS personnel arrived to treat their injuries. Operator fractured his right arm and had lacerations to his left hand, right arm, and head. Occupant had a 7" laceration to her head. Both were treated and released at the Eldorado hospital. 

On June 21, 2013, during my interview with Occupant and Operator at their home, she stated "if he had been going too fast I would have told him to stop" implying she was a willing participant. Occupant advised she was seated in the middle bench of the boat when a wave tossed them out. Operator explained they had been out for the first time of the year running the boat and submitted his boat for inspection. (Statement Attached) 

Witness explained he had assisted with first aid after witnessing the boat "playing around". Witness advised me he had not witnessed them being ejected. (Statement Attached) Witness2 was briefly interviewed by telephone after attempting to reach him in Campsite #3 at the lake.
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