Subject 1 was operating vessel # 1 heading up river in Lake Austin and struck vessel # 2, operated by Subject 2.  Vessel # 2 had stopped to exchange passengers on an innertube they were pulling. Subject 2 observed vessel # 1 coming towards them and honked his horn to try and get their attention.
According Subject 2's statement vessel # 1 was "plowing" with it's nose high in the air.  Vessel # 1 struck Vessel # 2 broadside, striking passengers in vessel # 2.  Three of the passengers in vessel # 2 were transported to a local hospital.  Two were released and one is in serious condition with head trauma.  Subject 1 is being charged with intoxication manslaughter.
Report filed by TPWD Officer
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