Vessel #1 was traveling down the Lowes Creek boat lane. At the intersection of Lowes Creek and the main north/south boat lane, vessel #1 collided with vessel #2 which was travling down lake (south) in the north/south boat lane.  Apparenlty both boat's operators attempted to avoid the collision. Vessel #1 is believed to have veered starboard (right).  Vessel #2 is believed to have veered port (left).  The boats contacted with vessel #1 riding up on the starboard side of vessel #2.  The point of first contact on vessel #1 is believed to be the port side area under the bow.  Vessel #1 has about a 4-6 inch long perforation in the bottom of the hull about 6 feet from the stern.  Texas Parks and Wildlife Agent is a witness and assisted in investigating this accident.  Vessel #1 was a 21 foot Triton brand fiberglass hull fishing boat with Florida registration, equipped with a 250 HP Mercury outboard engine registered to operator.  Vessel #2 was a 19 foot Skeeter brand fiberglass fishing boat, with Louisiana registration equipped with a 200 HP Yamaha brand outboard engine.s
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