BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Based on my investigation, interviews with occupants/vessel operators, and witnesses at the scene, Vessel#1 was turning into Richland Creek at approximately 45-50 mph.  Vessel #2 was moored to a tree from the bow of the pontoon and anchored from the stern along the North bank of the Creek.  Vessel #1 collided with vessel #2 on the starboard side near the middle and ramped over vessel #2.  This caused 2 of the 4 people on vessel #2 to jump/be ejected overboard.  The occupants of vessel #2 indicated that vessel #1 did slow slightly then proceed back to a fast pace toward Dayton boat dock.  This information was later verified in a field interview regarding the collision by the operator of vessel #1 who was uninjured.  The operator of vessel #1 did proceed back to Dayton boat dock where Datyon Police/Rhea County S.O. held him until I arrived.  Vessel #2 was taken to Bluewater Campground with 2 of the 4 occupants.  The other 2 occupants did ride with a witness to Dayton boat dock.



Both vessels were impounded for further investigation.
DAYTON                        