Operator of Vessel #1 was cruising in a SE direction with the sun brightly in his eyes.  He state he never saw Vessel #2.  He indicated he struck Vessel #2 in the front driver's side corner.  When he struck, the front of his boat went upright, causing the rear end to submerge.  Operator of Vessel #2 was trolling when the collision occurred.  operator of Vessel #2 was sitting at the front of the boat. Operator of Vessel #2 was standing toward the back of the boat, and fell backwards when the collision occurred, bruising his left leg and injuring his right arm.  He stated his neck was sore from the collision.  He went to Metro Hospital on his own to seek treatment.
Winfield Township             