Both vessels were headed upstream on the Sinking Creek portion of Tellico Lake just beyond the bridge.  Vessel #2 slowed to a near stop when vessel #1 approached from behind.  The operator of #1 let off of the throttle to attempt to stop but was unable to.  He turned the bars to the right but still impacted #2 on the starbord side near the stern.  The passenger on vessel #2 was injured in the collision and was transported back to the house on Sequoyah RD where she was then transported to the ER.
GREENBACK                     