RedactedNarrative: On March 5th, 2022 at approximately 2030 hours, a recreational vessel (16’ Aluminum Lowe) with one person on board struck a recreation vessel (15’ Aluminum Generation 3) with two persons on board. This occurred on the Indian River approximately 40 yards off the Christenson’s Boat ramp in Grant, Brevard County. The collision did not result in any injuries. Estimated damage is $2,006. 
  
  Based on all evidence and information gathered to date, I have concluded that the operator of V-1 was operating south bound on the Indian River in Brevard County near Christianson’s Boat ramp. V-2 was traveling east bound before going into neutral. V-2 was in front and to the right of V-1. In a crossing situation V-1 must give way to V-2 making V-2 the stand on vessel. V-1 struck V-2 on its port side, running over the stern of V-2. Operator of V-1 violated US Coast Guards Navigation Rules # 6 as he was not operating at a Safe Speed and Rule # 5 as he did not maintain a proper look-out. 
  
  Operator of V-1 stated V-2 did not have working navigational lights. Operator of V-2 stated his lights were on and operational, his all around white light was up on the rear as it was damaged in the accident. Unknown if the navigational lights on V-2 were operational or not.
  