RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) 2018, 16’ Hewes Craft, model 160, Open Motorboat, 2 motors, 70hp outboard main and 9.9 hp kicker     	
  Operator/Owner – 
  Passenger/Injured –
  
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2023, 22’ Bentley, Pontoon boat, model Tri-toon Legacy 22, Honda outboard motor, 250hp
  Operator/Owner– 
  Passenger –	
  
  On 06/02/2023, at about 02:45 p.m., V1, operated by O1 and V2, operated were both cruising on Banks Lake nearest the city of Electric, WA in Grant County.
  
  According to the Law Enforcement, operator of (V1), and (V2) operator were both underway on Banks Lake. (V2) was heading southbound at a low speed when he saw a fishing boat, operated by (V1), heading toward him at a faster speed. (V2) tried to change course to avoid a collision. (V1) tracked (V2) in a head on orientation. (V2) turned hard right and (V1) collided with the left side of (V2), damaging the pontoon. (V1) passenger was thrown from her chair, impacting the front raised deck of the vessel. (V1) passenger was taken to CMC and diagnosed with a broken collar bone and shoulder blade. Operator (V1) said he did not see the pontoon vessel prior to the collision and estimated he was traveling at 25-30 mph. (V1) is a rear pilot fishing vessel, the bow and passenger could block the view of the operator while being operated in a bow high orientation. 
  
  V1 – Broken trolling motor
  V2 – Damage to the left side of the boat, railing panels, floor and Rubber bumpers
  
  Injuries 1 / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Drug/Alcohol Involvement
  V1 Damage estimated at $1,000 / V2 Damage Estimated at $4,000 
  V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
NameOfBodyOfWater: Banks Lake
NearestCityTown: Electric City                 