The following accident occurred on July 4, 2010, at approximately 2220 hours.

Vessel I and Vessel II were in the area of Pasquaney Bay, where a 4th of July fireworks show was taking place.  As the fireworks show came to a close, the operator of Vessel I decided to leave the area.  He manuevered around a grouping of boats and then began to accelerate, believing the way ahead of him to be clear.  At approximately 15 miles per hour, the bow of the vessel began to drop as the boat went on plane and the operator of Vessel I saw Vessel II drifting directly in his path.  Vessel II was adrift with lights on and engine off as the occupants watched the fireworks.  The operator of Vessel I swerved but struck the bow and starboard side of Vessel II with the port side of his own bow, causing a 3' by 1' hole.  The bow light from Vessel II was destroyed and the vessel incurred gouges and scratches to the fiberglass.  Damages to vessel I are estimated at $4,967.00 and damages to Vessel II are estimated at $1,748.00.  There were no injuries to any of the passengers on either vessel.
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