RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1988, 19’ Centurion Runabout Open Motorboat w/1 Inboard Engine – Manufacturer/HP - Unknown
  
  On 07/28/2019, at about 04:54 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River in the area of the Columbia River Park located near Richland, WA in Benton county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was cruising into the Marina at a fast pace.  He decided to decelerate quickly causing the vessel to take on water over the bow.  He then attempted to power through the water which had the opposite effect and began to take on more water causing the vessel to sink.
  
  About 2 hours after the vessel sank, it was resurfaced and recovered via a local salvage company.  He was issued a citation for Negligent Operation of a Vessel.
  
  0 Injuries
  0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol or Drug Involvement 
  The Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value of $13,000
  Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD 
  Operator did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  