On 5/29/10, at approximately 1348 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of two boats that collided in the Deshka River, with injuries to those involved.  Investigation revealed a 2000 Harborcraft driven by operator1, age 54, and a 2009 Phantom Sport Jon driven by operator2 age 28, collided in an angle head-on collision.  There were a total of six injuries.  One occupant on V1 was transported to the hospital by medical helicopter.  Two occupants on V1 were transported by Willow EMS.  operator1 was not injured.  The were two other occupants of the Phantom Sport Jon.  The two year old was ejected from the boat but was quickly recovered from the water. Operator2 and occupants were transported by Willow EMS.  Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. Investigation is continuing into the status of personal flotation devices on the boats.  No citations have been written at this time, however the investigation is continuing. Damage to the vessels was estimated at over $10,000.00.
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