On the morning of March 23, 2013 Vessel 1 TX 1454 AU operated by Operator1 and accompanied by a V1 occupant was headed North along the Intracoastal Waterway, approximately 5 miles South of the JFK Causeway Bridge near channel marker 76.  Vessel 2, TX 7258HS operated by Operator2 was headed South in the Intracoastal Waterway near channel marker 76 with 4 passengers.  There was a heavy fog in the area and visibility was poor.  According to NOAA visibility was less than 1/4 mile at the time of the collision.  At approximately 8:40am the 2 vessels collided, contributing factors include poor visibility and both vessels Capt's failure to maintain a proper lookout.  Operator1 stated that he was on plane, but slowed down right before they hit.  Operator2 stated that he never slowed down and was traveling at around 35mph. On Vessel 1, both passengers were wearing life jackets and Operator1 was wearing the kill switch.  Operator1 was ejected from the boat and occupant fell into the boat.  occupant was later taken to the hospital for an arm injury and sustained a deep bruise.  In Vessel 2 Operator2 was able to stay in the boat, but 3 of his passengers fell overboard, none of which were wearing life jackets.  Vessel 2 (Operator2) then recovered his passengers and towed Vessel 1 to Billings Boat Ramp. 



V1 occupant was injured beyond first aid.  Taken to hospital, had deep bruising. 

Both vessels were left with extensive fiberglass damage.   

Was unable to contact two passengers on vessel  2.
Corpus Christi