Operator was travelling downstream on the Cumberland River in Clarksville TN at approx 13:00hrs on Sunday May 27, 2012, when he had throttle and steering problems. He was approx. 1 mile upstream from the Conservation Club (Commercial Dock). He was in his 1990 jet drive 19'' Young Blood boat with approx. 850 hp and travelling approx 40mph.  As the boat left the river and started to slide up the river bank, his passenger placed her right arm in front of her face to shield herself from a large tree (branches) as the boat passed through the tree. The boat continued up the river bank and stopped approx 30 yds away from the river and approx 40 feet above the waters edge. 

There was very minor damage to the boat (scratches) but the Passenger had an injury to her arm, head, and side.
The driver Operator had a very minor abrasion to his left leg just above his ankle. He did not want any medical assistance. Although he did allow Clarksville Fire and Rescue to bandage his leg.

Occupant was transported by Clarksville Fire and Rescue on their boat to the Conservation Club. At that point she refused treatment and refused to be transported by ambulance to Gateway Hospital. Her friend transported her to Gateway hospital where she received 4 stitches to a laceration on her right elbow. She had a small bruise on her forehead and bruising to her right side. She was treated and released the same day.

Clarksville Police Dept arrived on the accident shortly after the Fire Dept got there and secured the scene until TWRA arrived. Several people were trying to move the boat off the bank before TWRA 2105 and 2172 could investigate.

After the accident was investigated Operator was allowed to pull the boat off the bank.

CLARKSVILLE                   