On Sunday Sept 1, 2013 on J. Percy Priest Lake, South of Hobson Pike bridge, Vessel 1 was traveling south en route to Four Corners Marina in the main channel. Vessel 1 was occupied five times. At this time it was raining and Vessel 1 maintained a speed above planing. 

Vessel 2 was traveling north in the channel and was occupied eight times. Vessel 2 was under power by one engine at a speed estimated at 5 - 10 mph. 

Near the red channel marker Vessel 2 states they saw Vessel 1 approaching head on and turned hard starboard to avoid a collision. Vessel 1 maintained course and speed and struck Vessel 2 at a 45 degree angle on Vessel 2''s port front quarter. The operator and two occupants from Vessel 1 were ejected, one fatally. 

At that time Vessel 2 shut down power and dropped anchor. Ejected injured parties reboarded Vessel 1 and, under their own power, made their way to Four Corners Marina for medical assistance.

No parties on Vessel 2 were injured. 

Vessel 1 received extensive damage to it''s bow and port side. 

Vessel 2 received extensive damage to it''s port side and interior cabin.

Operator had broken ribs and punctured lung.
NASHVILLE