RedactedNarrative: Based on Statements and officer investigation, on the May 23, 2019 at approximately 14:00, Operator1 was operating a 17'' 2017 Tracker Pro Guide V175 on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County. He had one additional passenger; V1 occupant. Operator1 was driving the vessel downstream around the Big Island towards Anchor Down Campground. 
  Operator1 was traveling the river channel side of the Big Island when he stopped to take pictures and turn loose a Smallmouth Bass that he had caught earlier in the day. Once they turned the fish loose they started traveling back towards their campsite. Operator1 stated that he was traveling approximately 30MPH when he noticed water in the bottom of the boat. Operator1 and V1 occupant both looked down and opened the compartment to the bottom of the vessel. During the process of both individuals looking down the vessel veered toward the starboard side and impacted the island. The vessel lodged into bank. Both occupants were hurt but initially refused medical treatment. V1 occupant later went to be checked out.
   He was diagnosed with broken ribs. The vessel sustain significant damage to the starboard side of the bow, where it appeared to be caved in. The trolling motor appeared to be knocked off the bow, and an anchoring device was lodged into the bank. Operator1s innattention was a contributing factor in the accident.
  