RedactedNarrative: This is a McHenry Co SO report.  According to the report witnesses stated observing the vessel on the river traveling 30-40 mph with the operator in the driver''s seat location.  Witnesses stated the boat continued on its straight line course without making any specific adjustments for the modest left hand curve of the river the boater was approaching.  As the boat continued without any adjustments, witness said the boat struck the pier and the operator was ejected from the boat over the front windshield and into the water.  The witnesses called 911 and ran along a foot path to render aid.  The victim was in a prone position and face down in the water.  The witnesses were able to turn the victim face up and drag him to shore where CPR was started and a tourniquet (witness shirt) applied to a gaping would on the victim''s left arm spirting blood (perhaps and arterial wound).  Fire EMS arrived and took over transporting the victim to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  
  Reporting officer noted the boat struck the cement and steel pier with sufficient force to impale the bow of the boat on a steel support post.  The boat structure had, at the bow, collapsed around the post; the pass-through door/window that separated the front/bow seating area from the main cabin and driver location had been torn from its mounting.  The rear passenger seats had dislodged from the standard locations and were either in the water or on the floor of the main seating area.  The hand throttle of the boat was about half way between stop and full.  The key was in the on position.  The tachometer read 1500 rpms upon crash.  The steering wheel as well as the out drive was free and in working condition.  The out drive position suggested a minor northerly direction based on the original stated direction of travel by witnesses.
  
  Supplemental report indicates the victim had advanced heart disease which could have triggered a heart attack.  He suffered a basal skull fracture, two fractured ribs and a severe laceration that could have led to a traumatic cause of death.  The toxicology screen was negative for drugs and alcohol.
  
  Report indicates there was no pfds nor fire extinguisher on board the vessel.
  The report indicates damages were over $2000.