V1 Operator stated he was traveling east going to Eden Isle to dock his vessel when V2 came out of Cove Creek traveling north and was headed toward the starboard side of V1. V2 then turned and struck the starboard stern of V1 and glanced off. V2 Operator stated that he and his passengers were night fishing in Cove Creek and around midnight they headed back to Shilo Marina.  He also stated he could see the lights at the marina and some lights on boats out in the water but did not see V1 until V2 passenger 3 told him; at which time he turned hard left and struck the rear of V1 with the starboard rear of his vessel.  V2 Operator stated he did not see any lights on V1.  All occupants of V1 stated the lights were working and on.
 
*Tardiness of report is due to Operator of V1 being evasive and refusing to meet or return the reporting officer's calls.  Charges filed against this operator for failure to cooperate with an investigation/failure to provide requested information/obstructing an investigation.
HEBER SPRINGS                 