Both vessels were traveling inbound (westerly) inside Bayou Lacroix. While traveling vessel 1 operator stated he reduced speed to allow safe passage for two Kayaks and vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 stern. Vessel 2 operator stated vessel 1 passed him and when he was in front of him vessel 1 shut down and he could not stop in time. Vessel 2 had minor damage to bow and vessel 1 had heavy damage to motor and transom. Operator of vessel 2 had cut on face and passenger on vessel 1 stated they had bruised shoulder. Both refused medical treatment.
Bay St Louis                  