Vessel #1 was underway headed north in the Bay. The operator turned the vessel into the mouth of the Chester river. He advised he was tryng to avoid running over crab pot buoys and did not see vessel #2. Vessel #2 was was trolling for Rock Fish, with 4 lines over board and moving approx. 4 knots. Subjects on Vessel #2 said they did not see vessel #1 until it was about 100 yards away. Vessel#1 was approaching vessel #2's starboard side at a high rate of speed. Vessel #1, at the last minute, put his engines in reverse and turned his wheel to starboard to try to avoid a collision. A collision did happen. Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 on the mid ship with her bow.  Both operators will be charged. No alcohol involved. Operator of vessel #2 was taken to emergency center for laceration to head.
Stevensville                  