On Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at approximately 8:00 pm, Vessel 1 was approaching the Cambridge Shores "No Wake Zone" on Lake Texoma, traveling west.  At the same time, Vessel 2 was traveling south, also approaching the Cambridge Shores "No Wake Zone."  The bow of Vessel 1 collided with the port side of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 35 - 40 mph, and Vessel 2 was traveling at approximately 20 - 25 mph when the collision occurred.  As a result of the collision, Vessel 1 rode up on the port side of Vessel 2.  This, along with the momentum of both vessels, caused Vessel 1 to capsize and the operator of Vessel 1 was thrown into the water.  Vessel 2 picked up the operator of Vessel 1 and transported him to shore.  They also towed Vessel 1 to the bank.  When I, State Game Warden, arrived on scene at approximately 9:00 pm, Vessel 1 was still upside down and Vessel 2 was beach on the bank at Cambridge Shores.  There were no injuries to any passengers or operators on either vessel.  Both operators claimed that they were not paying close attention and never saw the other vessel.  Vessel 1 was able to be turned upright, and a damage assessment revealed very little damage to the vessel.  The damage consisted of a bent bow eye and minor fiberglass damage to the bow of Vessel 1.  Vessel 2 sustained major fiberglass damage to the port side of the vessel.  The damage consisted of multiple holes and gashes in the port side of the vessel.  The operator of Vessel 2 admitted to consuming a beer prior to the accident, but he was not determined to be intoxicated.
Pottsboro                     