Investigation revealed:  Vessel #1 was heading in a southly direction within Rainbow Channel, when it was cut off from the left hand side by vessel #2.  Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 on the starboard side midship with it's bow.  Vessel #1 subsequently continued on by overriding the forward portion of vessel #2.  It was undetermined if vessel #1 actully struck the victims.  Vessel damage along with the victim's injuries and witness statement's, reflect the failure of Operator2 to yield to vessel #1 along his starboard side who had the right of way.  He was issued summons SPA092247 for violation of N.J.S.A. 13:8201.8 for violation of Rules of the Road Rule 15 (Crossing Situation - The vessel to the starboard is the stand on) and summons SPA092248 for violation of N.J.S.A. 12:7-61 for violation of no Boating Safety Certificate.
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