On 9/2/2012, at about 7:00 pm, Vessel #1 (V1), a 1998, 20' Bayliner was heading North on Long Lake pulling 2 people on flotation tubes.  He reports that as he was driving, he was glancing around the area.  When he looked back ahead, Vessel #2 (V2), a 2007, 18' Stingray Runabout, was directly in front of him crossing his bow.  The boats collided.  The collision caused a passenger to be ejected from V2.  A nearby boat witnessed this and came to the assistance of the person ejected from V2.  While this boat was lending assistance, V2 fled the scene. 

The operator of V-2 was located.  He was arrested for BUI by a Stevens County Deputy. 

V-2 - Two injuries, requiring hospitalization. 

Alcohol involvement was indicated.  Operator of V2 was arrested for BUI. 

Damage estimates were reported at $8,000.00 for V1 and $2,000.00 for V-2. 
  
Operator of V-1 indicated PFDs were available but not worn.  Operator of V2 indicated that PFDs were available and worn by 3 passengers on board including the 2 injured persons.  The operator of V-2 was not wearing a PFD. 

Both operators, V-1 and V-2, did not have a boater education card.  Operator of V-1 was not required to have one and operator of V2 was required to have the card.  He did not receive a citation for the violation. 

Rules of the Road Violations.  V-1 No Proper Lookout.  V2 - Negligent Operation & BUI.

Tum Tum / 9-Mile Falls        