On Sunday, 06/03/2012 at approximately 12:40 pm I, CPO was notified by SGT of a boat accident on Holiday Lake at Holiday Shores.  I contacted Madison County Dispatch and was informed a 13 year old male skier dislocated his right knee.  The Holiday Shores Fire Department arrived on scene, and the skier was taken to Childrens Hospital in St.Louis Mo. 

I arrived at Operator''s residence at approximately 1:30pm.  Operator informed me the 13 year old skier was Victim, and they were practiciing for a ski show the ski club does on Fourth of July. Operator informed me Victim''s mother, father, and sister are also part of the ski club.  Operator was the operator of the 20'' Hydrodyne ski boat, and subject was the observer.  Victim was wearing his USCG approved Type III lifejacket while skiing.  They were at the North end of Holiday Lake heading South.  Operator and Victim were attempting a whip maneuver called the 360.  The boat was traveling apprximately 25 mph, when Operator turned the boat sharply to the port side and Victim lost his ballance.  Victim fell doing approximately 2 cartwheels and fracturing his right femur.  The observer was wearing his USCG approved Type III lifejacket and jumped in the water to assist Victim after he fell.  They dialed 911, and the Holiday Shores Fire Department arrived on scene. I completed a boat safety check on the 20'' Hydrodyne ski boat that was currently in the drive way of Operator''s residence. I found no violations under the Illinois State Boat Registration and Safety Act.

Victim received two pins into his right femur.

Bethalto                      