RedactedNarrative: On july 18, 2014, the operator of vessel 1 and two other passengers were traveling east on roanoke rapids lake. The three stated they were heading to canoe creek to go bow fishing for carp and gar. The operator stated that in a short amount of time he saw vessel 2 operated by operator2 approaching him at about a two o'clock position off his starboard side. At about the same time his passenger told him to "turn left now". The operator of vessel 1 turned sharp left, while vessel 2 proceeded toward them. The two vessels collided with each other. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 on its starboard side in the middle of the vessel at about a 45 degree angle. Vessel 2 proceeded to travel over top of vessel 1 causing damage to the rear starboard side and stern, knocking out the stern light. Vessel 2 received damage underneath on the front starboard side. After the collision both vessels went to their left. Vessel 1 went toward the shoreline checked to make sure it was not taking on water while vessel 2circled looking for vessel 1. The operator of vessel 2 stated that as he was searching, he saw a red light coming from vessel 1. Both operators checked to see if each other and passengers on board were ok. Both stated all were fine with no injuries. The operator of vessel 1 stated to the operator of vessel 2 that vessel 1 had damage. Vessel 2 was afraid of a confrontation and left the scene. Vessel 1 followed behind vessel 2. When vessel 2 stopped vessel 1 tried to obtain information from vessel 2, vessel 2 gave his name and vessel 1 wrote down vessel 2 vessel registration number which turned out to be the wrong number. Vessel 2 went to a private boat ramp, took out his vessel, and went home. 
  
  north carolina wildlife enforcement officer, arrived on the scene on roanoke rapids lake about 30 mins later (about 12:30am). I talked to the operator of vessel 1 and its passengers and also to a home owner who lived on the lake that heard the crash. The operator of vessel 2 left the scene, only left his name, and did not contact any other state or county law enforcement regarding the accident. After interviewing the operator of vessel 1 and witnesses, i left the scene. The operator of vessel 1 identified the other operator. Two hours after receiving the call, at about 2:00am, i was able to find the operator of vessel 2 at his residence.  When talking with the operator of vessel 2, he stated that he did not see vessel 1 lights and that vessel 1's lights were off. While talking with him i noticed a strong odor of alcoholic beverage. He stated he had a couple of beers earlier while on the boat, and three beers when he got home. I gave operator2 some field sobriety tests which showed that he was impaired at the time. He also stated he cleaned out all of the beer cans and bottles that he and his wife had on the boat and put them in the trash can near the curb. When i examined the trash can, i noticed several empty beer cans and bottles. I was not able to make a determination if alcohol was a factor in the accident. 
  
  I took written statements from people that were involved. According to both operators, there were no injuries. There is substantial damage to both vessels. At this time, this investigation is still going on. 
  
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