Investigation Revealed:  Vessel #1 was heading in a north east direction in the Shrewsbury River, in the area of Buoy #2.  Vessel #2 was heading in a south east 
direction in the Shrewsbury River. As vessel #1 cleared the posted "No Wake, Slow Speed" barrel, operator  #1 accelerated the throttle.  While attempting to 
operate the vessel in a planing mode, the bow of the boat was facing upwards direction, subsequently obstructing the view of the vessels immediate path.   
Vessel #2,  which was headed in the direction of Vessel #1, continued to make way and was struck on the starboard side amidships .  Vessel #1  continued up and 
over vessel #2.  Vessel #2   capsized throwing  both occupants overboard.  Vessel #1 sustained Damage to the bow, and electrical issues .  Vessel #1 was  towed to 
Schupps Landing by the Coast guard.  Vessel #2 was capsized and fully submerged.   Tow Boat US arrived on scene and transported the rescued occupants of vessel # 2 
to Atlantic Highlands marina where Atlantic Highlands EMS was waiting.  Operator 2 was transported via Atlantic Highlands  EMS to Jersey Shore Medical Center here he was treated for his injure.  Victim #2  was transported by NJSP North Star to Jerse Shore Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries. 

Based on the operators', witnesses' and vctims statements, as well the on scene investigation, it is determined that due to inexperience of operator #2, same failed to take
any action to avoid a collision, rule 8 of the navigation rules, subsequently getting struck by vessel #1.  As Pre Rule 15 crossing situation, o the Navigation Rules of Inland Waters, operator #2 failed to give way from vessel #2 on it's starboard side.  As per Rule #5 of the Navigation  Rules for Inland Waters, operator #1 failed to maintain a proper
lookout  and observe Vessel #2 , subsequently striking the vessel.
 
 
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