Vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 20-25 mph through the old bridge near Dutch Gap boat ramp while towing a broken down jet ski on a 50' line.  The operator attempted to turn for the curve in the river.  The vessel started to turn, but then continued in a straight line.  The operator attempted to throttle down, but the throttle control was stuck.  The operator yelled at the occupants to, "Hit the deck."  All occupants exempt for the operator (injured 1) and co-captain (injured 2) got in the floor of the vessel.  The vessel struck a large tree on the bank.
James River
Dutch Gap Boat Ramp           