Vessel #2 was beached on the sandbar at location facing south, and was not in operation.  Vessel #1 was at same sandbar, and attempted to leave the area and head upstream to the east.  The operator of vessel #1 recklessly accelerated in close proximity to vessel #2.  Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 on its starboard side stern, with its starboard side bow.  Vessel #1 traveled  across / on top of the entire length of vessel #2''s stern / transom area from starboard to port side.  Upon impact, the passenger seated in the bow of Vessel #1 was ejected from the watercraft.  The ejected passenger landed in approximately 3 feet of water and was not injured.  None of the 4 occupants seated inside vessel #2 were injured.  Damage to both vessels appeared to be greater than $2,000 each.
       After an investigation, the operator of vessel #1 was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, operating with a BAC of .08 or higher, and reckless opeartion of a watrecraft.  See sup. report # 2012-1-355-014BU.  Owners and operators of vessels #1 and #2 were given BARS.
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