RedactedNarrative: On september 16, 2016 at approximately 09:00pm, vessel one were traveling north on lake james in linville cove at approximately 40 mph with the purpose of fishing in linville cove.  Vessel one struck vessel two in the port side at the passenger's seat causing major damage to the gunwale area of vessel two.  
  
  V2 occupant stated that her and her husband had each consumed a glass of wine.  V2 occupant stated her and operator2 were sitting in the boat drifting without lights on (no anchor or engine on) and watching the moon.  V2 occupant stated that operator2 was sitting in the operator's seat at the time of the collision.  V2 occupant stated she looked to her right and saw a green light extremely close.  V2 occupant made the decision to jump off of the boat just before the collision occurred.  When vessel one made impact with vessel two, vessel one's operator stated that vessel number two had no lights on.  He also stated that he felt like he went about 15 feet in the air and cleared vessel two.  
  
  Vessel one's operator sustained minor injuries to his chest and abdomen area.  Vessel one's passenger was thrown into the floor of the boat causing broken ribs, ruptured spleen, punctured lung and stomach.  Vessel two's operator sustained several injuries from the impact of vessel one including amputated right arm, brain bleed, fractured vertebrae and injuries to his left leg.