RedactedNarrative: On 7-26-2017 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife was dispatched to a possible boating accident on Barren River Lake. Captain responded to the scene of the accident. Upon investigation, he made contact with Operator2 and v2 occupant. I interviewed the couple on 7-27-17 and received a statement from them concerning the boat accident. 
  They stated that they were traveling in front of Barren River State Park toward Walnut Creek.  As they were traveling, they were struck by vessel number 1 that was traveling toward Barren River Lake Dam. Operator2 was operating vessel number 2 and said that as they were traveling they could see the navigation lights of vessel number 1 traveling toward them. Operator2 said that the other vessel was traveling on the wrong side of the lake and at first he was not concerned. However as vessel number 1 got closer it didn't appear that it was going to yield. Operator2 said that at the last second, he made a sharp turn to the right in an attempt to avoid being struck, but they still collided with vessel number 1. Operator2 stated that he was traveling approximately 40 miles per hour at the time they collided.  After their vessel was struck they stopped to assess the damage to their boat. Operator2 stated that vessel number one stopped after a few hundred yards and came back and asked if they were ok. Operator2 stated, "No you hit our boat". Operator2 then said that the operator of vessel number 1 said that they had to go. They never said who they were or offered to exchange any information. While vessel number 2 was back at the scene, v2 occupant was able to see the registration number KY 0443 LT. At the time of this interview, she gave a very detailed description of the boat and the two occupants. I had dispatch check the registration of the boat. No injuries were reported at the time of the accident. 
          As I began my investigation, I spoke with the management of the Narrows Marina and it was discovered that registrant normally kept that boat at the narrows marina. I was able to obtain a phone number for her. When I called the subject she stated that they had not been on the lake and they were at their home in Louisville and they stated that their boat was at Birge Marine being repaired. 
  I then travelled to Birge Marine and I immediately noticed the boat matching the description and verified the registration number KY 0443 LT on the vessel. I also noticed that the two subjects in the shop working matched the description that v2 occupant gave of the occupants. 
  The two subjects were identified. They stated that the boat had not left their shop to their knowledge. I noticed the damage on the boat matched the damage on Vessel number 2. I was then asked to leave the premises by the owners of Birge Marine. I then obtained a search warrant for the vessel so that I could safely document possible evidence. 
  At this time, it is suspected that Operator1 was the operator of vessel number 1 and V1 occupant was an occupant. I went through Kentucky State Police and had them put together a photograph lineup with Operator1 and V1 occupant. I then went to the residence of Operator2 and showed them the lineup and they positively identified Operator1 as the Operator of vessel number 1 and V1 occupant as an occupant. At this time I have probable cause to believe that Operator1 was the operator of vessel number 1. 
           All times documented in this report are Central Standard Time and estimates are based off the damage estimate guide attached in the report.