RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1995, 20' Blue Water Pro Am Skier Open Motorboat w/265 hp Inboard-Out Drive Engine
  
  07/02/2017, at about 08:00 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising on the Snake River near Ice Harbor located near Pasco, WA in Franklin county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, one of the Occupants, Victim, was standing on the seating area in the bow of the vessel while the vessel was traveling at approximately 40 mph.  He lost his balance and fell out of the moving vessel.
  
  Reportedly, the Operator, Operator1, attempted to slow the vessel when Victim lost his balance.  He attempted to turn the vessel to avoid hitting Victim who had fallen in front of the vessel.  The victim was struck by the propeller.
  
  Other Occupants aboard the vessel brought Victim on board the vessel and began rendering first aid and transported him to the boat launch to summons aid.  Victim was transferred from Kadlec Medical Center in Richland WA to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.  His condition is not known at this time.  Follow-up information will be provided when it becomes available.  
  
  The Operator, Operator1, was interviewed by Officers and placed under arrest for Assault by Water Craft and BUI.  A warrant for blood draw was requested and granted.  Operator1's blood results are pending.  The vessel was impounded and sealed for evidence.  A search warrant to search the vessel had been requested.      
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD
  The Operator did have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  