Operator of Vessel #1 with passenger and Operator of Vessel #2 with passenger decided to go to a spot to bass fish.  Vessel #1 was slightly ahead and to the right of Vessel #2.  Operator of Vessel #1 stated that his boat's moter cut out but was still running, then the motor re-engaged and Vessel #1 went hard to left, cutting in front of Vessel #2.  Vessel #2 ran up onto Vessel #1 and impacted where passenger of Vessel #1 was sitting.  Passenger had internal injuries, and multiple broken ribs. She was first taken by LIFE EMS to Memorial Medical Center and then flown by Aero-Med to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids.  Her condition was serious. Both vessels had extensive damage and were not operationable, but not total loss either.
Hamlin Township               