Opeator of Vsl #1 at a speed of 10 mph indicated that he simply ran over Vessel #2.  Operator of Vsl #1 was traveling north toward the Prairieville Boat Launch. He was approximately 50 feet from the dock.  Operator of Vsl #2 was trolling perpendicular to shore with the bow going east.  Operator of Vsl #1 indicated that his vision was obstructed by his first seat. When colliding with Vessel #2, Operator of Vsl #1 was ejected into the water.  The passenger shut off the boat motor and beached the vessel.  Vessel #1 hit Vessel #2 on the starboard side approximately 7 inches from the stern.  The boat leap-frogged the 2nd vessel with the propeller slicing the front seat.  Operator of Vsl #2 was thrown to the floor of his boat when he sustained a bruised right elbow and right thumb, and was treated by EMS on scene.
Prairieville Township         