RedactedNarrative: This report documents the fatal boat accident that occurred at Du Quoin City Lake on March 10, 2014. OPERATOR and SUBJECT were canoeing, approximately 350 yards from the main boat ramp. OPERATOR was in the stern seat and SUBJECT was in the bow seat. SUBJECT stated they both had paddles and were both paddling. According to SUBJECT, OPERATOR started to move around in the canoe. SUBJECT told him to quit, but OPERATOR continued, rocking the boat. SUBJECT stated the canoe tipped over and both were thrown into the water. SUBJECT stated they did not have any lifejackets. They tried to swim to shore, but OPERATOR was not able to make it. 
  
  Preliminary coroner report showed that OPERATOR died due to drowning. Some alcohol was found at scene and SUBJECT was in possession of cannabis. Toxicology report is still pending on both subjects to determine if alcohol or cannabis may have been a contributing factor. Frigid waters and heavy clothing was probably a factor. Neither occupant in the canoe was wearing a PFD. See attached field report for in depth detail. End of preliminary report. 
  
  SUPPLEMENT 6/11/14: Toxicology report from ISP Forensic Lab, dated 4/17/2014, showed that urine samples from SUBJECT contained Tramadol and THC metabolite. Toxicology report from the ISP Lab, dated 5/15/2014, showed that blood sample from SUBJECT contained Tramadol. After discussing these results with the Perry County State''s Attorney, he decided that he would charge SUBJECT with possession of cannabis and possession of paraphernalia. State''s Attorney also asked that the canoe not be returned to SUBJECT until all charges are filed and judicated and the Coroner''s report is completed. Autopsy report from coroner is still unavailable at this time. 
  
  FINAL SUPPLEMENT ATTACHE 12/16/14. REPORT CLOSED--MLG 411