On 4 july 2023 i was dispatched to volunteer cove/south lake rv area of fort loudoun lake to a  boating accident. I responded by land and arrived at south lake rv park at approximately 22:05. I observed two victims being treated by rual metro fire.  

One victim stated he was the passenger of the vessel. Occupant stated they were going fast he told operator to slow down. Operator continued around fast Occupant told operator again to slow down and they struck the bank and trees. 

Occupant stated he and operator both had been drinking. Operator was being attended to the entire time by ems and i did not have any interaction with him. Operator and Occupant were transported by ems to ut medical center. I observed the  vessel from across the cove at south lake rv park. The vessel appeared to be lodged into the trees with substantial damage. 

Two people responded to ut hospital and obtained statements from operator and Occupant and subject1 obtained a voluntary blood draw from operator. 

Two others responded with a jon boat to stock creek access area. I boarded the jon boat and documented the accident scene with photographs. I observed empty containers of bush light beer, empty containers of twisted tea, and empty containers of natural light. I observed large amounts of blood through out the wreckage. I observed substantial damage to the vessel. It appeared the vessel struck a sycamore tree and branches on the port side. The helm was dislodged from its original location and there was substantial damage to the entire vessel. The vessel appeared to be partially sunk and mostly full of water.   *** on 07/05/2023 at 09:32 i returned to south lake rv park and documented day light photographs of the accident scene.  *** 5 july 2023 spoke with da by phone. Provided details of accident.  *** 05 july 2023 14:00 met with operator at south lake rv park. Obtained information for boating accident report. Issued citation for reckless operation.

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