Vessel was traveling on plane headed downstream on hay river south of wheeler and north of tainter lake. 

Vessel came upon sandbar in middle of river and operator misread channel and struck sandbar in middle of river, running aground. 

Male passenger was ejected from his seated position in front of the center console and struck his leg/knee on the front rail/compartment area on the interior of the vessel causing injury to his leg/knee. Male passenger was transported via ambulance to hospital.

Hay River
Tainter                       