RedactedNarrative: Deputy spoke to the operator of Watercraft #2. Operator #2 stated he and a passenger went to Longville traveling from Woman Lake through the canal into Girl Lake. When they were returning home, the wind was blowing pretty hard creating a choppy and wavy lake surface. While on full plane with an estimated speed of 30-35 mph, Operator #2 stated he saw a boat at the last second and attempted to avoid it. They collided with the other boat and believed he had traveled over the top of it. After the collision and making sure his passenger was ok, Operator #2 turned around and immediately checked on the occupants of the other boat. He stated the other occupants advised they believed they were ok and would be returning to the lodge. When the deputy asked Operator #2 if he believed the other boat had its running lights on, he stated he wasn't sure, but believed he did not see them.
  
  The Deputy made contact with the operator of WC #1. Operator #1 stated they had gone to a restaurant on Girl Lake for dinner. They were returning home when suddenly a speed boat collided with their pontoon boat. The deputy asked Operator #1 if he believed the speed boat had its running lights on. Operator #1 stated it happened so quickly he was not able to see it coming. Operator #1 believed that he had his own running lights on. Operator #1 stated that after the collision, the other watercraft immediately turned around and came back to check on everyone. Operator #1 was able to get his watercraft back to his boat lift. A female passenger aboard WC #1 had sustained minor injuries and an ambulance was called to the residence. They advised she go to the hospital for precautionary purposes.
  
  On 7/10/18, the deputy made phone contact with another passenger who had been on board WC #1 at the time of the incident. His wife, also on board, had sustained injuries from the incident and had received medical treatment. The passenger also indicated that before the collision happened, he observed WC #2 heading in their direction. He stated the rear white stern light was not in its upright position and was not "connected." The passenger stated he stood near the rear of the pontoon boat and began waving his arms in an attempt to be seen. Before WC #2 struck them, the passenger stated he advised everyone in the pontoon boat to lay down, as he believed they were going to be struck. He indicated he did not believe WC #2 had its running lights on when they were struck.
  
  Alcohol was not a factor in the incident. Life jackets were not being worn in either watercraft at the time of the incident. Both Watercraft involved were totaled.
  