RedactedNarrative: Operator1 was operating a pwc and pulling family members on a tube in the area around sailboat cove on Fort Loudon Lake.  Other friends and family were on a rented pontoon boat at anchor watching.  While Operator1 was towing two juveniles he came to close to the rented pontoon boat and the tube and both juveniles struck the left side of the pontoon.  
  
  Both tube occupants were ejected from the tube.  Both were wearing pfd''s.  Both sustained multiple injuries. Subject1 had a right leg femur fracture.  She recalled trying to stop the impact with her right leg.  She lost consciousness after the impact.  She had an abrasion on her right calf and a laceration on her forehead.  Subject2 had two lacerations on the left side of her head, a laceration on her left shin, and facial swelling.  Operator1 was uninjured and the pontoon boat occupants were uninjured.  He and the occupants of the pontoon boat provided aid immediately after the incident.  
  
  The pontoon had a damaged rub rail, dented pontoon, and dented metal on the side of impact (left).  
  
  Other witnesses provided statements that matched involved witness statements of the incident and rescue.  One witness described the cove as busy and the pwc was turning between many boats.  
  
  The injured were transported to UT Hospital by ambulance for treatment.  Operator1 admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the incident.  He consented to a BAC draw and the evidence has been submitted to the TBI lab for testing.  Results are pending.  A video of the incident was discovered during the investigation and will be included with the case file.   *** PWCs, trailer, and personal items were released to Operator1 on 7/8/22 per the Knox County District attorneys office.
  