On 9/5/10 at 1715 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of a boat collision on the Tanana River. Vessel 1 was turning onto the confluence of the Chena River when Vessel 2 approached intending to turn onto the Tanana River. V1 turned to the right to avoid a collision but V2 swirved to the left in its own attempt to avoid a collision . V2 struck the stern of V1 causing substantial damage to the bow of the aluminum vessel. V2 received only minor scrapes. There were no injuries and everyone involved was wearing a life jacket.
Fairbanks                     