On 8/4/2012, at about 3:15pm, Vessel #1, a 2007, 19'2" cabin motor boat was static in the water approximately 20 yards from the North shore of Mayfield Lake in Lewis County Washington preparing to ski.  Vessel #2, a 1968, 15' open motorboat approached vessel #1 asking questions about their current location.   

Operator of vessel #1 (Operator1) stated several seconds later vessel #2 was traveling directly towards them increasing their speed.  Operator of vessel #1 (Operator1) stated vessel #2 continued directly at them never slowing down subsequently striking the front port side.  After the incident the operator of vessel #2 (Operator2) became argumentative towards vessel #1. 

Upon arrival of Lewis County Sheriff's office personnel, the operator of vessel #2 (Operator2) stated that the throttle and steering failed to work.  Both vessels were requested to move from their current location to the nearest dock 50 yards away.  During this time law enforcement did not observe vessel #2 have any difficulty maneuvering to the dock.   

Through investigation operator of vessel #2 (Operator2) was arrested for BUI and Reckless Boating. 
Vessel #2 showed no signs of having trouble navigating or operating under its own power.  Only minor damage reported. None of the occupants were wearing PFDs.
Vessel #1 sustained significant damage to the bow area on the port side - estimated at $5000.  All of the occupants were wearing PFDs.
No injuries were reported from either vessel.

Mossyrock                     