On the above date and time, Hamilton County 911 contacted me about a 2 boat collision that occured on Chickamauga Lake.  Upon my arrival, Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue was towing the two boats into the dock.  The operator of vessel #2 was complaining of right shoulder pain and was taken to an awaiting ambulance.  He later refused treatment but indicated his shoulder hurt badly.  

Based on witness and operator statements, both vessels were headed downstream after the start of a bass fishing tornament they were participating in.  Both indicated they were in excess of 40 miles per hour.  Vessel #1 was following the right decending bank of the reservoir when he turned to port to cross the reservoir to his intended fishing spot.  He struck vessel #2 on the starboard rear corner.  As vessel #1 collided, it knocked the motor off of vessel #2.  Both vessels came to rest and called for help.  Upon my arrival I observed patchy fog in the area but both vessels indicated that fog was not a factor in the collision.  The evidence present on both vessels is consisted with their statements.
HIXSON                        