RedactedNarrative: We noticed a 1980 galaxy boat run aground at parkway drive in franklin county at the causeway entrance to the franklin county community park. 
  
  The operator of the galaxy advised he was traveling up stream at approximately 10-15 mph when he struck the causeway. operator stated he was following the channel markers and did not notice the causeway.  
  
  The boat was towed across the channel to the smith mountain lake state park where operator had previously launched from.  
  
  The boat sustained minor damages to the hull and skeg. The propeller had major damage to the blades.  
  
  Shortly after leaving the incident scene, the va dgif dispatch advised subject had went to the bedford memorial hospital for evaluation. 
  
  He had only minor bruising and soreness to his back.  He was given pain pills,muscle relaxers and sent home.