RedactedNarrative: On 09/07/2019 at approximately 03:00 hours, a boating accident involving a single vessel and serious injury beyond first aid occurred on Cherokee Lake in Grainger County. Operator was driving a 2005 18''6” Stratos bass boat in the area between Pt 17 and Pt 18. Operator stated he was travelling downstream from the Olen Marshall Bridge toward Oak Grove Access Area. He stated he was travelling approximately 50 mph when he struck the red clay / rock island near Macedonia Cove. Upon striking the island, the vessel ramped up and over the island. The vessel overturned and came to rest capsized on the North side of the island. 
  
  Operator and his two passengers were ejected into the water. The operator and both passengers resurfaced after being ejected and returned to the capsized vessel. The operator and passengers were not wearing personal flotation devices. The operator sustained multiple injuries in the collision. It is believed the injuries were sustained due to both impact with the vessel and impact with the water. The operator and passengers stated they believed the island to be a flock of geese. The operator also stated the GPS unit on board the vessel did not display the island. 
  
  The vessel was recovered by Volunteer Marine, photographed by Officers, and returned to the operator. Upon recovery, the running light switch was in the on position and the throttle in forward gear. It also appeared the ignition and kill switch were torn from the dash along with some wiring. Damage to the hull of the vessel was documented while the vessel was capsized. Damage to the gunwale was documented upon recovery. It is unknown if the gunwale damage occurred during the accident or afterwards while the vessel was secured overnight at the rock island pending recovery.
  