The operator of vessel #1,  Operator1, stated that he was traveling South on the Black Warrior River, just South of French Creek, when his vessel was struck by vessel #2. Operator1 stated that Vessel #2 was traveling North on the Black Warrior River, when he turned to Port (left), in front of him. Operator1 stated that it appeared that the operator of Vessel #2 did not see him. Operator1 stated that he, himself, turned hard to Starboard (right) to avoid the collision. Operator1 stated that the operator of Vessel #2 appeared to see him at the last second and he continued to turn hard to Port (left). Operator1 stated that the damage to his vessel was on the Port (left) side and that the damage to vessel #2 was on the Starboard (right) side. Operator1 stated that both vessels came to a stop and that the operator of Vessel #2 asked him if he was O.K, which Operator1 replied yes. Operator1 stated that vessel #2 then left the scene. Operator1 stated that vessel #2 was red and black and that the operator was a white male. He also stated that the operator was the only one in vessel #2. Operator1 was able to get his vessel to a nearby private boat launch, at which point he contacted authorities. MPO responded and began his investigation and his attempt to locate vessel #2. Vessel #2 was never located.
Demopolis                     