Based upon interviews and statements provided, on 06/23/12 at approximately 7:50pm , a two vessel boat accident happened in the Reedy Creek area of Boone lake In Washington County.  A 20'' Javelin bass boat (V1) was traveling to the back end of the Reedy Creek cove to fish.  There were two PWC''s in the same area traveling in the same direction as the bass boat.  The bass boat was traveling in the middle of the cove and the two PWC''s were on the North side of the cove.  Witnesses state one PWC (V2) made a sharp left turn toward the South side of the creek and his PWC and the bass boat collided.  

V1 operator stated he was traveling to the back of the cove and saw two PWC''s on his right traveling about the same speed.  Operator1 also stated the rear PWC slowed down after making eye contact, Operator1 passed it, and started watching the front PWC (V2).  Operator1 said the front PWC (V2) made a sharp left turn toward him and the operator was looking to the right, never making eye contact or looking in his direction.  Operator1 stated he slowed down, turned to the left (South side of the cove), and yelled at the PWC (V2), but he hit the PWC (V2).

Operator2 stated he and a friend had worked on the PWC (V2) exhaust for approximately 2 hours prior getting on the PWC.  Operator2 also stated he rode the PWC around the cove for about five minutes in a few circles before being hit.  Operator2 said he veered away from what hit him, but does not remember exactly what he was doing at the time of impact.  Operator2 remembered being hit from rear left, but did not have total memory of the accident.

Two witnesses said the bass boat (V1) came into the narrow cove at a high rate of speed, while another witness stated the bass boat was going the same speed as the PWC (V2)  Two witnesses stated the bass boat was passing the PWC on the left when the PWC operator turned left and hit the bass boat on the right side.

On impact, the PWC operator, Operator2, was ejected from the PWC and sustained several injuries.  Operator2 was transported by Washington County EMS to Johnson City Medical Center by ambulance.

Both operators submitted to blood samples being taken.

Inspection of both vessels showed the vessels collided on the right side of the bass boat (V1) and the left side of the PWC (V2), matching the witness statements.

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