RedactedNarrative: On October 14, 2017 at approximately 12:30 PM, Operator was operating a 16' Triton bass boat on the Blackwater River in Southhampton County.  Operator was heading south when the vessel struck submerged debris causing the vessel to veer left and strike a stump and a tree on the shoreline. 
  
   The vessel overturned ejecting Operator from the vessel.  Operator was on top of the overturned vessel with a PFD on.  Operator was alert and responsive.  The vessel sustained damage on the bottom and left side of the hull and gunwale.  The vessel was registered with registration VA 6940 BG.  Operator sustained injuries to left ear, broken ribs, and bleeding in chest area.
  