RedactedNarrative: On 10/30/2022 at approximately 6pm, V1 was traveling north through the main span of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. V2 was traveling west along the north side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. V1 and V2 then came to a crossing situation between two power driven vessels. The two vessels collided causing damage to both vessels and injury to the occupants of V2. 
  Accident
  Prior to collision, V1 made an attempt to alter course to starboard to avoid collision, but was unsuccessful.  It is unknown if V2 made any attempt to avoid collision. V1 and V2 then collided causing damage to both vessels.  V1 sustained minor damage to the port side of the vessel, while V2 sustained damage to the starboard forward bow section. 
  As a result of the collision nobody was ejected into the water, but both the operator and passenger of V2 sustained injury beyond first aid and where later transported to Saint Joseph's Hospital via EMS. 
  Post Accident
  After the collision occurred V1 came back to the scene to render aid, but then subsequently left the scene without contacting law enforcement or exchanging information.  FWC Officer was able to locate the operator of V1 at his residence approximately 2.5 hours after the accident had occurred.   
  Conclusion
  Based on witness statements and information know to date, the operators of both V1 and V2 could of taken action to avoid collision. Based on the circumstances and USCG Rules to Navigation Rule 15 relating to crossing situations,  V2 was required to give way and could of made course corrections in ample time to avoid collision.  However, the operator of V1 also admittedly observed V2 at an ample distance and could of taken action to avoid collision, but did not take such action in time to avoid collision.
  Both operators of V1 and V2 share a degree of responsibility for this mishap, therefore the following citations and warnings will be issued:; Passenger of V2 sustained minor injuries to his hip and foot. ; Operator of V2 sustained injury to his back.  He advised the injury to be a fracture.
  