Vessel 1 was travelling west at idle speed in the open zone when it was struck by Vessel 2, which was on plane heading west to the stern of Vessel 1.  According to witnesses, Vessel 2 travelled up the stern of Vessel 1 and became lodged on top of Vessel 1 after impact.  Following the collision two of the Occupants aboard Vessel 2 transferred over to Vessel 1 while the remaining Vessel 2 Occupants tried to dislodge Vessel 2 from Vessel 1.  When Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were eventually disengaged, Vessel 2 fled the scene of the accident, leaving Vessel 1 disabled due to the damage.
 
The Occupants of Vessel 1 then contacted emergency services resulting in Watercraft Officers arriving on scene.  Responding officers reported that, after locating Vessel 2, the damage was consistent with statements made by all Occupants aboard Vessel 1 when they officers on scene.
 
Responding officers also noted numerous open containers of alcoholic beverages on both vessels; and, according to statements made by Occupants aboard Vessel 2, the Operator of Vessel 2 had been consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the incident at an establishment on the lake.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was cited for a State Park Rule regarding "intoxicating beverages on waters administered by the Division of Parks and Recreation"; however, officers were unable to cite for OUI based on the fact that the Operator of Vessel 2 was unable to be located prior to the 3-hour timeline required to be met.
 
Occupant 3 of Vessel 1 claimed injury due to the collision; she was evaluated by local emergency services but refused to be transported to a local hospital.
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