RedactedNarrative: An accident occurred on July 21, 2012 at approximately 11:05pm on Johnsons Pond in Coventry, RI.  Vessel 1, a 22’ Supra motor boat reported that operator was on his boat with other passengers not underway alongside a stationary pontoon boat.  He said his navigational lights were on and he was at close proximity to shore when Vessel 2 a 20’ ski Nautique motorboat powered up under the bridge in a “No Wake Zone”.  Vessel 2 continued to pick up speed when it struck the rear of Vessel 1. The impact caused damage to Vessel 2’s starboard side hull at the midship/bow.  Vessel 1 sustained damage on the port stern corner from the top.  There were no injuries reported.  DEM officer charged Operator2with 1) Prohibited Operation-Restricted Area/No Wake Zone [$1000 fine] and  2) Rules of Navigation-Inland [$100 fine].
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson's Pond
NearestCityTown: COVENTRY                      