V2 was pulling passenger 3 on a tube and maneuvered right.  While steering V1 to the right, the steering wheel broke and came off the steering column.  V1 then cut hard to the right, ejecting passenger 2/victim into the water on the port side.  Victim was struck by V1's motor (skeg and prop) resulting in wounds to both legs.  Victim was recovered and taken to Illinois Bayou boat ramp where EMS was waiting.
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