RedactedNarrative: This accident occurred in a small narrow cut (approx. 30ft wide due to thick vegetation growth) where the basin entered the river. V1 operator stated they were returning to the boat ramp and as they entered the cut v1 passenger/victim yelled "oh shit" and it was then he caught a glimpse of v2 as they impacted. 
  
  He said upon impact he was ejected and when he came to he saw 2 people face down in the water. He was able to drag them to the bank and then realized his passenger/victim was missing. He tried to find him in the water but couldn't. He further stated he was running on plane about 1/2 throttle and it appeared that v2 was also on plane at the time.  
  
  V2 operator was unable to give a statement due to his severe injuries, but in speaking with his wife on several occasions she advised he had a complete loss of memory of that day and had difficulty recalling anything from his daily life; he was also struggling with forming words due to the extent of his brain injury.  Blood samples were collected from both operators and eye fluid was collected from both victims for testing by the crime lab.
  
  Upon inspection of the vessels it was determined: the port side bow of v1 impacted the center bow of v2 at approx. A 20 degree angle. After initial impact, the bow of v1 rode up onto the bow of v2. V1 continued to ride over v2 until the bow of v2 penetrated the hull of v1. At this point the vessels separated. 
  
  V1's operator and passenger/victim were ejected over the port side. Injuries to the upper lip of v1 passenger/victim correspond to blood found on a 1/4inch thick metal plate which extends approx. 2 inches over the starboard gunwale of v2. 
  
  Operator and passenger/victim of v2 were ejected to the starboard side of v2. Damage to the gear shift and throttle control assembly indicate the operator contacted the controls as he was ejected which are consistent with his injuries on the right side of his body. An aluminum fishing dip net that was resting against the starboard side gunwale was damaged. The bend in the frame of the net indicate that the passenger/victim made contact with the gunwale when he was ejected.
  
  Update 12/08/21: crime lab results received. V1 operator: no alcohol or drugs detected. V1 passenger: no alcohol or drugs detected. V2 operator: no alcohol detected; but he did show positive for fentanyl and generic opioids (diphenhydramine). V2 passenger: no alcohol or drugs detected.