Boat 1 was traveling on Smith Mountain Lake in the area of R11 after dark, when they ran through a large amount of fallen trees that were on the shoreline. There was damage to the tree line for approximately 25 yards leading up to where the boat came to rest, suggesting that the boat went through 25 yards of fallen trees before stopping. 

There were two large trees on top of the boat when it came to a stop. Operator 1 was pinned underneath the tree and died from injuries at the time of the incident. Passenger 1 suffered minor cuts and bruises, but was transferred to Franklin Memorial Hospital to be treated for injuries. There was alcohol on the boat but alcohol has not yet been determined as a factor in the boat accident.

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