At 1813 Hours on 6/17/2023, TPWD dispatch advised that Brazoria County Sheriff’s office was seeking assistance with a boat accident with unknown injuries. Game Wardens, and TPWD intern responded to the boat ramp on the San Bernard River at FM 521 to conduct interviews and collect statements.

According to statements from everyone at the scene, and the investigation, the Sea-Doo PWC  was traveling down river behind the Gulf Coast boat. The Sea-Doo PWC then overtook the Gulf Coast boat on the port side then cut back in front of the boat. The Sea-Doo then slowed and turned a little to the port side and the two vessels collided. The impact was at the bow of the boat and the back of the port side of the PWC.

Both kids on the PWC were shaken and confused but not badly injured. According to their father, both should be fine. The operator (13) received 12 stitches for an injured nose area. The passenger (10) appeared to be bruised but not badly injured.
There were no injuries to anyone in the boat.
There was damage to the rub rail, side molding, and handlebars of the PWC.
There was no damage to the boat.

All of this information came from verbal statements; no written statements have been received as of 06/29/23, only one written statement as of 07/06/23.
1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
Brazoria                      