RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1996, 19’ USH 1900 Cabin Motorboat w/1 Inboard/Outdrive Gasoline Engine – Manufacturer/HP Unknown
  
  On 08/24/2019, at 08:58 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River about 2 miles south of the Northport boat launch located in Stevens county WA.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was headed back to the boat launch.  It was dark so the operator had one of the occupants out on the bow of the vessel with a cell phone flashlight watching for hazards.  She did not see the rock bar that they were approaching.
  
  The vessel crashed into the bar while on plane.  The lookout, who was on the bow, was thrown off of the vessel and into the rocks.  She suffered head injuries.  The vessel became lodged on the rocks. 
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  Vessel Damage Estimated at 2,000 
  No One on Board was Wearing a PFD
  The Operator Had a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  