RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 was sitting cross stream in the Conecuh River having apparent engine trouble.  Vessel #2 was Northbound with two other vessel traveling ahead.  According to the operator of vessel #2 the vessels in front of him both made a sharp turn to avoid crashing into Vessel #1.  Upon observing the vessels turn Vessel #2 was unable to turn in time.  It was made known to the reporting trooper there was a passenger seated forward of the operator facing him.  Obstructed view should be considered as a contributing factor of the collision.  Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 on its port side ejecting its operator and further striking him with the lower unit.