Vessel traveling on Red River after midnight on July 19, 2011, when it ran underneath a log protruding from the end of a rock revetment, whereupon operator was hit in the facial area and ejected.  Vessel continued in a wide arc and ran completely aground on the opposite side of the river.  Upon impact, the passenger was thrown to the front of the vessel, rendering her unconscious with severe facial fractures.  Passenger awoke sometime later and found a person on local hiking trail to render assistance.  Passenger was transported to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA with severe head trama.  Body of operator was recovered sometime later that morning.  Both persons were wearing approved PFD's - alcohol is not suspected to be a factor.
Bossier City                  