RedactedNarrative: On Thursday June 30th, 2022 at approximately 22:30 a vessel occupied by two individuals began traveling upstream on the Watauga arm of Boone Lake. At approximately 22:40 the vessel being operated struck a covered boat dock. The operator of the vessel suffered life threatening injuries and the occupant of the vessel suffered minor injuries. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital by ambulance. *** 
  
  On Thursday June 30th at 23:13 I was notified of a serious injury boat accident on Boone Lake. I responded by vehicle to Johnson City Medical Center to await the arrival of the injured parties. Officer responded to the scene to collect evidence. At the hospital I spoke with the passenger.
  
  Occupant1 stated: At approximately 22:30 he and Operator finished fishing for the night on Boone Lake. Operator was operating the vessel and made a 180 degree turn to begin traveling upstream to Winged Deer Park boat ramp. Occupant1 stated he began looking at his phone and less then 10 minutes later he looked up and saw the dock just before the vessel struck it. The vessel came out of the water and came to rest on top of the covered deck. Both occupants were injured in the collision and transported by ambulance to Johnson City Medical Center. Operator suffered severe injuries and was admitted to the ICU. Occupant1 suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital the next day. The owner of the dock was contacted that evening and responded to the scene to inspect the damage.
  