RedactedNarrative: On the listed date and time, Officers received a call in reference to a boating incident at the listed location.  Officers responded to the location and found that Gold Cross EMS and Columbia County Sheriffs Office were on scene (see C.C.S.O. report #15-014181).  Officers found that the operator of the vessel was recovered from the water by the listed witnesses and turned over to Gold Cross EMS.  The operator was transported to GRU ER for medical treatment.  Officers found that the vessel sank after the incident.  Debris from the vessel was recovered from the waterway by the listed witnesses. Officers collected the debris at the scene for evidence.  Officers spoke to witnesses at the scene and obtained written statements.  Officers found that video footage of the incident was taken.  
  
  Witnesses voluntarily gave Officers copies of the video. Officers found through witness statements and video footage, that the listed subject was operating the listed vessel traveling north in Keg Creek at a high rate of speed.  The vessel struck a wake causing the operator to lose control of the vessel.  The bow of the vessel went under the water causing the operator to lunge forward striking the bow.  The operator was then completely ejected from the vessel.  The vessel immediately sank after the incident. Witnesses further stated that the operator was wearing a helmet and a CGA PFD at time of incident.    
  
  Officers responded to GRU ER and met with the vessel operator.  The operator stated that he was operating the listed vessel at the listed location.  The operator stated that he was preparing for the Augusta Southern Nationals and wanted to give his vessel a test run.  The operator stated that he was traveling north on Keg Creek at speeds over 100 mph when an unknown jet ski caused a wake.  The operator stated that he struck the wake causing him to lose control.  The operator stated that he has no other recollection of the incident after striking to wake.  The operator stated that he will make arrangements for the removal of the vessel.  
  
  Officers investigation found that the operator of the listed vessel was traveling north on Keg Creek at Wildwood Park at a high rate of speed.  The vessel struck a wake in the area causing the operator to lose control of the vessel.  The bow of the vessel went under water causing the operator to be ejected from his seat.  The operator struck the bow of the vessel about his body causing the listed injuries. The operator was then completely ejected from the vessel into the water where he was recovered by the listed witnesses.   The incident location is a highly populated residential and recreational area.  Officers found the operator at fault in the incident for reckless operation.  The operator was traveling at a speed that was unsafe to be able to negotiate other boating traffic.  The operator failing to regulate his vessels' speed in that area showed a disregard for the safety of person(s) and property.  Further investigation found that the vessel is not registered and was being operated without a type 4 throwable device and fire extinguisher.    *
  
  ** On 070815 at approximately 1130 hrs, Officers met with listed witness at Wildwood Boat Ramp 2.  He stated that he would retrieve the vessel on request of the vessel owner/operator.  At approximately 1545 hrs, he retrieved the vessel.  Officers found that the vessel was broken into pieces.  The vessel hull appeared to be unsalvageable while he believes that the motor could be salvaged.  Debris that was collected as evidence at time of incident was turned over to him by Officers.  Pictures of the recovery are attached.