V1 was under power heading up river when it struck V2 which was not under power and was in a down river drift.  V1 struck V2 from the rear striking the motor first and then hitting the operator chair and operator.  V1 continued over V2 and struck the passenger.  Both occupants of V2 were ejected.  Occupants of V1 grabbed the victims as they were floating down river and manuevered V1 over to the bank.  V2 Passenger was able to climb out of the river on his own; but V2 operator/victim was injured too severely.  911 was called and EMS personnel were able to place  the victim on a backboard and get him out to an awaiting helicopter that transported him to St. Johns Mercy in Springfield, MO.  Operator of V1 stated just prior to the accident he was watching traffic on the right side of the river and just didn't see V2.  V1 Passengers were sitting on the front deck with their backs turned upriver into the wind and also did not see V2 prior to the collision.
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