RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling westbound in the main river channel. Vessel 2 was traveling eastbound in the main river channel.   
  
  Vessel 1 made a left hand turn in an attempt to enter into Brown''s Creek.   The bow of Vessel 1 impacted the port front side of Vessel 2 at an angle.  The operator of Vessel 1 reversed the engine just before impact but could not avoid the collision with Vessel 2.   Vessel 1 came to rest partially on top of Vessel 2.  The impact caused damage to the hull of Vessel 1. The impact caused severe damage to the port side rails, pontoon and deck of Vessel 2.
  
  The operator of Vessel 1 stated that he had his GPS on and that he was partially blinded while driving.   He stated that he did not see the navigational lights of Vessel 2 but was sure they were on because he saw them after they crashed. 
  
  The operator of Vessel 2 stated he did not see Vessel 1 until the impact.  He stated that a passenger was sitting up front shining a flashlight so another boat in their party could locate them.
  