Vessel 1 was headed up Tangipahoa River towards Hwy 22; vessel 2 was headed down Tangipahoa River towards Lake Ponchartrain. Vessels met in a hard curve to the right for vessel 2 and curve to the left for vessel 1. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 in the portside approximately six to eight feet from the bow at approximately a forty-five degree angle. Vessel 2 then continued up and onto the windshield of vessel 1. The driver of vessel 1 received lacerations to his face. The driver of vessel 2 received lacerations to his arms and side of his head. Passengers in vessel two received minor cuts and abrasions. One passenger in vessel 2 received bruises to his lower back due to being thrown into the fixed canopy on vessel 2. Both vessels were equipped with the required boating safety equipment. No alcohol or drugs were involved. No kill cords were equipped or used in either vessel. There was one subject in vessel 1, and three subjects in vessel 2 including the operator. Engine serial number on vessel 2 could not be located.
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