On july 24, 2011 at approximately 2:30am on the southern portion of lake norman, two boats collided near channel marker 3.  Vessel 1 was traveling north at beatty's ford access area toward marker 3.  Vessel 2 was traveling south from governor's island toward beatty's ford access area.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that he saw vessel 2 come around marker 3 and continue south toward beatty's ford access.  The next time he saw vessel 2 it was right on top of him so he made a quick turn to his left to try to avoid a collision and then the boats collided.  The operator of vessel 2 stated he never saw vessel 1 even when they collided.  The collision occurred somewhere between marker 3 and beatty's ford access.  Neither operator could show an exact location of the collision.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the starboard corner of the stern with the starboard side of the bow.  Vessel 1 had damage to the stern of the boat and the outboard motor.  Vessel 2 had seven feet of fiberglass damage starting at the bow and down the starboard side and a damaged trolling motor.  The operator and passenger of vessel 2 were wearing pfds.  No alcohol was involved and no injuries were reported.  No charges have been filed at this time.
DENVER                        