On 6/8/12 at apx. 9:00p.m. V1 was on plane speed traveling into Blue Eye Creek, V2 was coming up on plane to leave out of Blue Eye Creek.  V1 saw V2 approaching head on and maneuvered to his starboard side.  The bow of V2 struck the port side beam of V1, there appears to have been a secondary strike as well.  Marine Police was not notified at the time of the collision.  Based on point of contact, V2 violated right of way, rules of navigation.  Neither vessel was keeping a proper look-out in order to avoid the collision.  V1 and V2 appeared to be traveling at an excessive speed for night-time operation and for the narrow channel in which the collission occured.  Note:  all information concerning safety equipment provided by both operators and not verified by investigator.  Use of alcohol suspected for V2 operator based on witness statement, but not proven by investigator.
Lincoln                       