The following accident occurred on July 22, 2010, at approximately 2115 hours. 

The operator of Vessel I was driving in a southerly direction with one passenger aboard, while the operator of Vessel II was headed in a northerly direction.  Despite being on course to meet head on, neither operator saw the other vessel until the last minute, apparently because both operators were focused on looking for the next navigational light on their respective routes.  When the operators noticed each other's boats at the last second, they each swerved hard to their port side to avoid a head-on collision.  Vessel I's starboard side struck the starboard side of Vessel II.  The impact resulted in the injury of an occupant of Vessel II when the 12-year-old male was thrown forward and struck the cabin hatchway with his forehead.  There were no other injuries.  All involved parties headed to shore, while a passenger aboard Vessel I called NH Marine Patrol, who called for an ambulance to meet the injured party.  The victim was taken to the hospital and received 12 stitches.  Both vessels were towed to Marine Patrol Headquarters to be examined in daylight.  Vessel I was considered totaled by the insurance company for a value of $15,300.  Damage estimates are still pending for Vessel II.
Moultonborough                