RedactedNarrative: On March 21, 2020 at approximately 12:30 am Vessel 1 was traveling northbound on Sipsey Channel in Smith Lake. Subject stated that he and his passengers were not paying attention and veered sharply to the east bank striking a boat dock attached to land.  
  
  Vessel 1 came to rest inside the boat dock.  The operator sustained minor injuries.  He received treatment at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, AL.  There were a total of 9 people on board Vessel 1.  I completed a safety check on V1 and discovered that there was not a Type IV throwable PFD and there were only 6 life vests on board.  Operator was charged at the scene for boating under the influence.  He also received citations for issues found during the safety check.
  