Vessel 1 (a jet boat) was doing circles and jumping its wakes in the Illinois River up stream from the Marseilles Dam.  Vessel 1 lost control of the steering and hit the dock.  Vessel 1 became airborne off of the dock and struck vessel 2 (which was unoccupied on a lift).  Vessel 1 bounced off of vessel two and landed in front of the vessel on the shore line.  The 4 occupants of vessel 1 got out of the boat and removed all of the beer inside of the boat.  One occupant took off on foot, but was later apprehended by Marseilles Police Department.  The occupant had a Breath Alcohol Concentration of .175.  Witnesses pointed out the operator, and stated that he stood by the boat and waited for police to arrive.  The operator showed no signs of intoxication or impairment.  The operator submitted a breath sample which resulted in a Breath Alcohol Concentration of .000.  The operator stated that he though he hit something which caused the boat to turn towards the dock.  The river was near flood stage and had a lot of large debris floating down the river.  The operator was cited for operating a watercraft without proper registration. All 4 occupants were checked out by he Marseilles ambulance and refused treatment.  The boat was towed from the scene by Senica towing.

There is a Supplemental Report with a photo CD, Written Statements, CAD Printout, River Levels, 10-27s and an IDNR Police Tow Sheet.  (Added by Capt. on 7/06/2010.
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