On 10/15/2011 at approximately 0015 hours, Conservatin Officer was on patrol at the Green Island Wildlife Management Area when he observed a boat returning to the boat ramp. The operator informed Officer that another boat had collided with his boat, causing him to crash into shore.  Witness confirmed that he saw a boat hit Operator2 and send him onto the shore.  After interviewing others, it was determined that Operator1 (DOB 8/18/1972) was in an overtaking situation when he collided with Operator2 boat.  Operator1 had the duty to give way to Operator2 as he was overtaking him and maintain a minimum distance of at least 50 feet.  The collision caused Operator2 boat to turn to the right and collide with the shore, causing a reported $11,000 in damage to the boat and motor.  Operator1 did not stop even though he knew he had collided with another vessel and that vessel had slowed down or stopped as a result of the collision.  Operator1 was in violation of speed and distance laws.  Officer issued Operator2 a citation for having a over-powered watercraft and Operator1 a citation for reckless operation of a water craft and a citation for speed and distance violation.
Green Island                  