RedactedNarrative: Operator1 was traveling from the SC side of Lake Hartwell in a westward direction towards Hart County, GA in open water north of Carters Ferry.  
  
  Operator2 was traveling north of Carters Ferry heading in a south direction toward Hartwell Dam.  
  
  An unknown vessel was also traveling parallel to V2 off the port side.
  
  According to witnesses, Operator1 and Operator2 were in a crossing situation with Operator1 being the give way vessel.  Operator1 failed to give way.  It was reported that the operator was looking down and not paying attention.  
  
  Prior to impact, Operator2 turned to starboard.
  
  Operator1 was struck by V2, causing fatal injuries.  Two people onboard V2 sustained non-fatal injrueis.