RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1996, 19’ Correct Craft Ski Nautique Open Motorboat w/1 Inboard Engine – 300 HP
  Owner/Operator/Injured – Operator
  
  Occupant/Injured – Injured 2
  
  Occupants – Occupant 1 / Occupant 2 / Occupant 3 / Occupant 4 / Occupant 5
  
  On 07/05/2021, at about 02:30 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was cruising on the North Fork of the Lewis River, downstream of Pekin Ferry, located near LaCenter, WA in Clark county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel, operated by Operator, was travelling East at the above location.  The vessel was pulling a skier.  As the vessel was initializing a turn, it struck a submerged object in the water causing damage to the vessel’s hull and propeller.  Skier was not injured.
  
  The force of impact with the submerged object ejected two occupants, Occupant 4 and Injured 2, who were seated in the open bow of the vessel.  Injured 2 went into the water and under the vessel suffering a cut to her leg.  The vessel operator, collided with the steering wheel and the tower of the vessel knocking him unconscious for a short time.  Occupant 4 was not injured.  
  
  Both Operator and Injured 2 were transported to the hospital were Operator received stitches in his left eyebrow and Injured 2 received stitches to hour leg.  Operator told Officers that he is familiar with this section of the Lewis River and its submerged hazards but did not see the hazard that day thinking he was in safe waters.
  
  2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  Vessel Damage Estimated at $10,000
  Operator PFD Was Not Wearing a PFD
  Operator Has a Mandatory Boater Education Card