RedactedNarrative: Operator1 (juvenile) was operating a 16 ft. aluminum boat (LA 2449 BK) in a boat channel on the north end of the Indian Creek Reservoir in Rapides Parish. He was on plane and full throttle when he looked down to view something in the boat. His passenger, (juvenile), shouted for him to look out. They were traveling towards a tree outside the boat channel. They struck the tree and the impact caused both subjects to be ejected from the vessel. They were both wearing personal floatation devices and Operator1 had the kill switch lanyard properly attached. Both subjects struck the console and steer wheeling causing substantial damage to both. After being ejected, they were able to get back into the damaged vessel. The outboard shut off after Operator1 was ejected. Occupant sustained large gashes to his right and left knees. He also broke his right leg during the collision with the tree. Operator1 suffered a minor cut to his right hand knuckles. A fisherman heard the impact and came to their aid. He transported them back to the boat launch where Occupant was picked up by Acadian Ambulance. He was transported to Rapides General Hospital in Alexandria, LA. Sgt., interviewed Operator1 at the boat launch. I went interview Occupant late that evening at Rapides General Hospital. Both subjects gave written statements and both stated the facts noted above. The vessel sustained compression damage to the port side of the bow and the front deck buckled inward due to impacting the tree. The vessel's console and steering wheel were severely damaged from both occupants impacting it while being ejected from the vessel. Photographs of the injuries, safety equipment, and damaged vessel are attached to the report. Factors contributing to the accident were operator inattention, no proper lookout, and careless operation. The operator, Operator1, was cited for careless operation.