RedactedNarrative: On 5/7/2016 the operator of a 39 foot 2005 Outter Limits vessel (Operator1) was traveling north on the Tickfaw River at a high rate of speed and was over taking another vessel as they approached a curve in the river. As he was attempting to pass in the turn there were two other vessels in his line of travel. Operator1 executed a hard turn in an attempt to avoid the oncoming vessels and as such over corrected his steering. This sudden turn caused all passengers including the operator to be ejected. Operator1 stated he knew the turn was sudden and was able to put the throttle in reverse before being ejected. The vessel continued into the bank of the east side of Tickfaw River. All passengers were subsequently rescued from the water and two of them were transported to North Oaks Hospital for minor injuries. Operator1 was escorted to a nearby facility where he was given standardized field sobriety testing. Operator1 showed no signs of impairment on the standardized field sobriety testing. Operator1 was cited for careless operation and released. On 5/8/2016 Operator1 advised Officer1 that he voluntarily went to the hospital after he was released by agents for a blood test. Results are pending on the test. Operator1 stated he wanted a blood test to clear himself of any civil action that may occur in the future concerning alcohol or drugs involving the incident. There was no damage to the vessel.
  