Persons were out on the lake viewing a holiday oriented display on the lake in the boat TX 4422 AP, an 18 foot long Hurricane open motorboat.  After viewing the display, the boat was taken on a cruise around the lake.  Operator stated that she was turning the boat to the left and looking toward her left, when the boat struck a large tree.  Boat owner and boat passenger indicated that he was aware of the trees in the lake, but did not realize that they were near the trees.  Operator stated that the boat was on plane and estimated the speed at the time of impact at 15 mph.  The boat's starboard, front quarter was severly damaged.  Passenger who was seated at the starboard front, was injured.  Passenger had contusions above each eye that required stitches, 5 broken vertibrae and reported bleeding in her brain.  
The tree which was struck was located  and it was found to have fiberglass and gel coat transfer.  Several drops of suspected dried blood were also observed on the tree.

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