RedactedNarrative: At approximately 0900, on july 16, 2017, operator1 was operating a carolina skiff dlx extra wide 2590 vessel (vessel 1) with 2 passengers on the neuse river.  He was attempting to assist a carolina skiff dlx 2480 vessel (vessel 2) which was being operated by operator2 with 19 passengers on the neuse river.   Both operators are counselors at camp don lee of the nc united methodist camp and retreat ministires, inc. Both vessels belong to that camp.  Operator1 was attempting to assist vessel 2 because the engine was overheating when operated over idle speed.  Conditions were clear and calm with little wind and no other vessel traffic in the immediate area.
  
  Operator1 approached the stern of vessel 2 at approximately 7-10 mph while his passenger stood on the elevated portion of the vessel's bow.  Operator1' approach was too quick and as he came within about 30' of the vessel 2, he made an abrupt sharp turn to starboard.  This turn caused victim to fall overboard on the port side of vessel 1.  The back half of vessel 1 then traveled overtop of victim and she was struck by the boat and most likely also by the lower unit of the engine. 
  
  Operator1 circled vessel 1 back to victim where he and his other passenger placed victim back in the vessel.   Operator1 then took vessel 1 back to the camp. 
  
  Victim was transported to carolina east medical center and later transferred to vidant medical center where she underwent surgery for an open fracture of her jaw and received 2 stitches to a small laceration on her left shoulder.
  
  Camp personnel suspected operator1 was under the influence of an impairing substance.   I was contacted later that day around 1700, went to camp and interviewed operator1.  I determined operator1 was operating while impaired at the time of the incident, and he was arrested for bwi and reckless/negligent operation of a vessel.   After the arrest, operator1 gave a breath sample of 0.09 grams of ethanol/210 liters of breath.
  
  Later interviews with the victim, other vessel 1 and 2 occupants, and camp personnel revealed victim had been drinking alcohol with operator1 that morning prior to the incident.
  
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