RedactedNarrative: On 02 Apr 22 at 1330. The operator of Vessel 1 stated they (Himself and his passenger were traveling South at approximately 55MPH, on Lake Mitchell, on the West side of Big Rock Island. Operator1 stated he had just passed Big Rock Island and steered Vessel 1 to the left following the lake channel. 
  
  Operator1 noticed a boat coming near him at a 45 degree angle. Operator1 stated that he had little time to react, but tried to steer right, away from Vessel 2. However, the boats impacted in the bow area. Operator1 stated his passenger was ejected from the vessel  and that he was wearing a life jacket. 
  
  V1 occupant was recovered by V1 sustaining no injuries. Operator1 also stated he was thrown from the helm to the deck of the boat and sustained minor cuts from the conslole, on his right leg. 
  
  Operator1 was wearing his life jacket and safety lanyard, the lanyard cut power to the motor upon being thrown from the helm. 
  
  The operator of Vessel 2 stated they were traveling South at approximately 40MPH, on Lake Mitchell, on the East side of Big Rock Island. Operator2 stated that he steered Vessel 2 to the right following the lake channel. Operator2 stated that he did not see V1 until it was too late and attempted to steer to the right as the vessels collided.  Operator2 stated that himself and his passenger stayed in their seating positions. Operator2 sustained a injury to his right arm, (contusion, swollen) and decided he did not need medical treatment. The passenger sustained no injuries. The passenger statements of both vessels and the evidence on the vessels coincide with all accounts of the crash. 
  
  V1 took damage to the port side of the vessel hull, the trolling motor on the bow and the port side rod box, also has various scratches down the port side.
  
  V2 took damage on the starboard side of vessel hull, gunwhale and the starboard side stern. The steering cable broke during impact and there appeared to be a fuel leak somewhere near the tank. 
  
  Both vessels were trailered by the operators and towed to their respective residence.
  