RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1991, 18’ Duckworth Open Motorboat w/2255 hp Ford Inboard Engine
  On 07/28/2017, at about 08:35 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Moses Lake, at Moses Pointe, located near Moses Lake, WA in Grant county.
  
  The Operator, Operator1, reported that he and the other 3 occupants in the above vessel were out for an evening cruise looking at houses, traveling about 15-20 mph.  Operator1 stated he wasn’t paying attention and when he looked they were about to hit a tree that was sticking out over the water from the shore. 
  
  Operator1 said that he believed he took a hard left and hit the gas to try and avoid the tree.  The tree struck the starboard side windshield of the boat and then tore the canvas cover from the boat.  
  
  The victim was struck in the head by what was believed to be the tree, knocking him into the boat.  When he hit the vessel, he was knocked unconscious and broke his left arm.  The Operator drove to the nearest spot on the lake closest to the hospital and met Emergency Services.  injury was a compound fracture to the left elbow area.
  
  NOTE:  The Operator, Operator1, was issued a Citation for Negligent Operation, No Boating Card
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  None of the Occupants were wearing PFDs.
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  