On 05/22/10 at 2209hrs V1 was being operated at a moderate rate of speed.  The bow was up which obstructed the operator's view.  The operator was attempting to level V1 off by adjusting the trim.  Operator stated he had just purchased V1 earlier in the day and was operating it for the first time.  V2 was at idle speed.  V1 operator noticed or was made aware by his passengers of V2.  V1 turned the wheel hard to the right in an attempt to avoid collision, causing the port side hull of V1 to strike the starboard side railing of V2 near the driver's seat.  Damage was indicitive of such on both vessels.

After striking V2, the bow of V1 ran into the bank and V1 came to an abrupt stop.  V1 operator's head struck the windshield in front of him and was knocked unconscious.  Occupants from both vessels claim to have had navigational lights on at the time of the accident, however the bow light from V1 was not located (possibly detached due to impact with the bank).  Occupants of V1 failed to produce proof of insurance and the operator later stated he did not have insurance on V1.  Operator admitted consuming alcohol prior to operating V1 and consented to a blood test while at the hospital.  

Operator of V1 was charged with BUI, Negligent Operation and issued a warning for no proof of insurance.
BENTON                        