On 8/11/2013 operator vessel 1 contacted this office to report a boat crash that occurred approximately 200 yards off the Wayfarers Dock last night.  I responded to operator vessel 1 residence to speak with him.

Operator vessel 1 stated he and his fiance were sitting on their boat taking photos of the sun set.  Operator vessel 1 stated that he had both navigation and anchor lights activated.  Operator vessel 1 stated shortly after the sun set he looked toward the south and saw a boat coming directly toward his boat.  Operator vessel 1 stated he and his fiance dove off the back of the boat moments before their vessel was struck by vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 stated he made contact with the other boat operator to gather his information.

I then spoke with the operator of vessel 2 at his residence.  Operator vessel 2 stated he was at a wedding at Flathead Lake Lodge last evening.  Operator vessel 2 stated that after the ceremony he was taking the bride and groom on a boat ride to Marina Kay.  Operator Vessel 2 stated it was a warm evening and he was traveling up on a plane with the front windows open for extra air flow.  Operator Vessel 2 stated he didn''t see Vessel 1 till the last minute and made a hard right turn in attempt to avoid a collision.  Operator Vessel 2 stated he hit the front of Vessel 1.  Operator Vessel 2 admitted full responsiblity for the collision and will work with operator of Vessel 1 to repair the damaged vessel.

Operator2 was at fault for alcohol use and excessive speed.
Big Fork