RedactedNarrative: Over view:	
  	On July 31,2021 Operator was operating his 1996 30ft Formula vessel at approximately 55 mph in Smith Bay on KY Lake. Operator had 3 female passengers. Operator was travelling into Smith Bay from main KY Lake when he hit a wave and lost control of his vessel. According to witnesses, the vessel's bow entered the water causing the vessel to come to an abrupt stop. Witnesses also stated that the vessel turned sideways to the point that the vessel almost completely turned over. One passenger sustained injuries in which Mediflight was used for EMS transport. All other individuals provided their own medical transport.  
  Injuries and Medical Transport:
  	There were 3 individuals injured beyond first aid as a result of this incident. The first was a Injured 1. Injured 1 was transported by personal vehicle to Marshall County Hospital where she was treated for a head injury. Injured 1 suffered a concussion and received 11 staples on her head. She was released the same day. The second was a Injured 2. Injured 2 was transported by personal vehicle to Western Baptist Medical where she was treated for minor lacerations, broken ribs, and a concussion. Injured 2 sustained 4 broken ribs and required two stiches. Injured 2 was also released the same day that she was admitted. The third person that was inquired was a Injured 3. Injured 3 was transported by Marshall County EMS to an LZ point in which she was then flown to Skyline Medical for treatment. Injured 3 sustained multiple lacerations, bruises, a broken sacrum, and a spinal injury in which required emergency surgery. Injured 3 was in the hospital for 3 days before being released.
  Operator interview:
  	Through the investigation Operator was interviewed and he stated that he was traveling into Smith Bay from an area on KY Lake known as the Sands when he hit a wave.  He stated that he was watching people on the shore and did not see the wave before his vessel Operator was met by local law enforcement along with KDFWR units at Buckhorn Bay boat ramp in the Big Bear Embayment on KY Lake. It was determined that he was not impaired and therefore we do not believe that impairment due to drugs or alcohol contributed to the incident.
  Vessel Damage:
  The only visible damage on the vessel was a broken windshield.
  Response to the incident:
  Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife law enforcement was not notified by Marshall County and therefore arrived on scene after all individuals involved had left. All information was gathered through phone contact and text messages. 
  