RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1996, 8’ Bombardier XP PWC w/1 Jet Engine – 110 HP
  
  On 06/30/2019, at about 01:32 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River at Crescent Bar, located near Quincy, WA in Grant county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, the above vessel was cruising at the above location.  Operator was headed north in the south bay of Crescent Bar. There were two wakeboard boats headed south traveling with 75-100 feet apart.  Operator passed between the two boats to hit the large wake where the two wakes coming from the boats merged.   
  
  As a result of this action, Operator and his vessel were launched into the air. When the vessel was coming down it was perpendicular to the water.  This caused Operator to panic.  He pushed the PWC away from him.  When the PWC came down and hit the water, Operator landed on the back of the PWC, breaking his left femur in two places. 
  
  Operator’s father  was one of the wakeboard boat operators.  He returned to Operator’s location and transported him to the launch to meet EMS.  Operator was taken to Central Washington Hospital where he had surgery on his broken femur.  
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  The Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  