On 10-29-13 at around 1600, the Austin Lake Patrol unit was dispatched to a check welfare in regards to an individual who had been in a boat accident the night before and had a complaint of  injuries.  Upon our arrival, we met with Victim who was refusing medical treatment by EMS who was already on scene at that time. When asked Victim gave the following statement as to what had happened the previous night. He stated that he had met a few unknown individuals while camping at Emma Long park and that he had joined them for dinner and alcoholic beverages at the park.  He stated that after dinner he decided to take them out for a short boat ride.  Victim stated that after a short while he had given permission to an unidentified w/f  who he only knew due to having just met her that night.  Victim stated that while owner was out performing circle maneuvers on the unlit lake, he noticed that the boat was traveling quickly towards a rocky bank. At that time Victim stated that he reached over the female driver, grabbed the wheel and attempted to veer the boat to the left away form the rocky bank.  During this maneuver, the boat crashed into the bank and caused damage to the rear starboard side of the boat as well as the prop and lower unit.  Victim stated that he was unsure of the exact details during the collision but from the marks on his face and the blood in the boat it was apparent that he had struck his head on the aluminum windshield frame causing injury to the right side of his head.  When asked to give his best guess as to the amount of damage done to the boat he estimated around $6000. 
Austin Police Report # 13-3021252
Austin