RedactedNarrative: Operator 2 was traveling approximately 10 mph when he was struck by vessel #1.  
  
  The 2 boats had originally tied together but operator of vessel #1 wanted to go for a ride.  He was traveling about 20mph without safety lights when he collided with vessel #2.  2 passengers were ejected from vessel #2. 
  
    He then fled the scene on the vessel.  He later returned to the accident scene to talk to officers.  Operator of vessel #1 was being criminally charged by West Brookfield Police Department for Negligent operation, equipment violation and operating an unregistered motorboat.