On April 11, 2011, I, State Game Warden, received a call from Game Warden about a boat accident on Grapevine Lake. He knew I was near Grapevine so I took the call and received more information from Grapevine Police Department dispatch. I arrived at Lakeview Park at approximately 4:35 pm and made contact with the individuals that were involved in the accident. Operator1 was the operator of vessel #1, a windsurfing board. He stated that he was on the north side of his sail traveling to the west on Lake Grapevine when he was struck from the south side of his vessel by vessel #2. Operator1 stated he never saw vessel #2 until right before the collision because vessel #2 was in his blindspot. Operator2 was the operator of vessel #2, a Ranger 19' boat (OK 1723 BQ). Operator2 stated that he was traveling north on Lake Grapevine when the two vessels collided. Operator2 stated that vessel #1 made contact at the starboard side of the bow. Operator2 stated he had seen multiple windsurfers but did not see vessel #1 until they were about to collide. At that time Operator2 put the boat in neutral but could not stop in time. Operator2 rendered aid and helped Operator1 to the shore. Witness stated he only saw the splash after the collision. Witness2 stated he saw Operator2 render aid and knew Operator1 was traveling starboardly before the accident. Operator1 said his knee felt like it was a little twisted but did not want to receive medical attention. Operator2 received a citation for excessive speed (PWC 31.095). Operator1 estimated the damages to his windsurf board and sail to be approximately $2000 for repairs to the broken carbon boom and the rip in the sail.
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