Operator of vessel #2 was on his way out to go fishing. Vessel #2 was coming up from behind vessel #1. Vessel #2 did not see vessel #1 and rode up on top of it. Passenger on vessel #2 saw the boats coming together and got up and yelled to try and avoid the collision but it was too late. Vessel #1 was turned with helm full to the left (port) indicating that he saw the collision about to happen and tried to avoid it. Operator of vessel #1 was injured and transported to Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital for treatment. Vessel #1 was heavily damaged. Vessel #2 had minor damages. Supplemental report indicated the prosecutor advised to cit vessel #2 operator for Careless Operation.
Fairbanks Twp