RedactedNarrative: On 7/12/14 at around 1757 hours, Senior Officers were notified by DGIF dispatch that a single vessel boating incident had occurred near Avens Boat Ramp on South Holston Reservoir. Officers were notified that rescue was on scene and attempting to rescue the operator of the boat. 
  
  According to witnesses on scene, the boat was traveling at a high rate of speed and on the wrong side of the channel. Witnesses stated the boat struck trees near the bank. They also went by pontoon boat to the crash and found a man in the operators seat. According to witnesses, the engine was still running, and the operator was trying to get the boat in reverse. The operator was apparently trapped behind the console as well. The boat number of the vessel that crashed is VA 163 BS. 
  
  As Officer was traveling to the scene he was in contact with Washington County Sheriff's Dispatch. Officer asked if the accident was possibly related to impairment. He was told by WCSO that the operator of the boat appeared impaired. Officer told unit to make sure the rescue crew did not allow the victim to put anything in his mouth. 
  
  Conservation Police Officer stayed at the scene of the incident and took photos of the crash site and boat.He and Sgt. also took witness statements. 
  
  Washington County Lifesaving Crew transported the operator/victim to Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Officer arrived at the hospital shortly after the victim. 
  
  Upon arrival to the hospital, Officer was directed to room #9. There he found the victim. Victim had slurred speech, red eyes and a strong odor commonly associated with consuming alcohol about his person. Officer asked Victim about drinking and he admitted to having three beers about 3 hours ago.(made statement at around 1900) He also stated he was the operator of the boat that crashed and he was alone. 
  
  Officer noticed Victim had a large knot on his forehead, a cut on his right hand and cuts on his left knee and right ankle. 
  
  Officer read Victim Implied Consent and Victim agreed to have his blood tested for chemical analysis. Blood was drawn and is to be sent to the Division of Forensic Science Lab in Richmond in packaging supplied by DFS. 
  
  Officer charged Victim with operating under the influence of alcohol. Officer offered Victim a P.B.T. his result was 0.234 B.A.C.