RedactedNarrative: Based on the witness statements, physical evidence, and this ROs experience vessel 1 was traveling east towards Alred Marina from Shell Island area and hit vessel 2 in the port side.  Vessel 2 was traveling in a northern direction towards the Guntersville Dam. Both occupants in vessel 1 were ejected into the water and rescued by first responders. The operator of vessel 2 was knocked unconscious and was hanging over the gunwale of vessel 2 when pulled to safety by witnesses.   The majority of the damage was caused to the port side of vessel 2. Vessel 1’s damage was limited to the starboard side and underside.  Operator inattention was a contributing  factor  for both vessel operators.   In this situation Vessel 1 was the Give-way vessel, and Vessel 2 was the Stand-on vessel.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Guntersville Lake
NearestCityTown: Guntersville