Vessel 1, FL1498NY was traveling Southbound exiting Dusenbury Creek at Marker 44. Vessel 2 FL7518JK was traveling Northbound entering Dusenbury Creek at Marker 44 . Vessel 1 was Southbound on the Right side of the Channel and Vessel 2 was Northbound on the Left side of the Channel. Vessel 1 slowed down and turned Right just before getting to Marker 44 to avoid a head on collision with Vessel 2. Vessel 2 slowed down and turned Left just after Marker 44 to avoid a head on collision. Vessel 1 hit Vessel 2 with their bow striking Vessel 2's Starboard Side. Vessel 1 came to a stop at that point and Vessel 2 traveled lightly into the Mangroves to the West side of the Channel. 3 Passengers on Vessel 1 were injured and transported to the hospital.; V1 Occupant1:Laceration, and Contusion to Right Lower Arm, Dislocation of Right Elbow; V1 Occupant2:Broken Nose and Contusion to Right Upper Arm; V1 Occupant3:Contusions to Chest
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