RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1, with two persons on board, crossed in front of and was struck by Vessel 2 (a commercial barge).  During the incident both persons on board Vessel 1 were ejected from Vessel 1, swept under Vessel 2, and re-surfaced, along with Vessel 2, on the port side of Vessel 2.  Neither the Operator nor the Occupant were wearing a lifejacket at the time of the incident.  Both Victims were picked up by onlookers; the Operator was then transported, treated, and released from Brown County Hospital (Ohio) for minor abrasions to her right hip.  The Occupant reported no injuries.
  
  ODNR follow-up with the Coast Guard determined that the Master of Vessel 2 had no fault in the incident; all navigation procedures were followed and all navigation lights were on on Vessel 2 at the time of the incident.  Vessel 1 was also determined to have their running lights on at the time of the incident.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityTown: Chilo                         