RedactedNarrative: Based on witness statements vessel 1 and vessel 2 had left Cedar Grove Marina together earlier in the evening on July 16, 2011 to go fishing in Dotson Creek on Norris Reservoir.  Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were both returning to Cedar Grove Marina from Dotson Creek at approximately 10:30 p.m.  Vessel 1 had slowed to idle speed entering the no wake area of Cedar Grove Marina.  Vessel 2 was still on plane coming into the no wake area of the marina.  operator of vessel 2, stated he looked to his left and saw the outline of houseboats on the buoy line and when he looked back ahead he was about to make impact with vessel 1.  The bow eye of vessel 2 struck the center of the engine cowl of vessel 1 causing vessel 2 to ramp over vessel 1.  Vessel 2 passed completley over vessel 1 from stern to bow causing extensive damage to vessel 1. Both vessels were able to continue to the houseboats they were staying on at the marina.  No serious injuries were reported from either vessel.
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityTown: NEW TAZEWELL                  