RedactedNarrative: On 07/16/2022 Operator1 was operating his vessel traveling eastbound in Old River. At the same time Operator2 was operating his vessel in Old River traveling west. Both vessels were approaching each other head on. 
  
  Operator2 stated he had his navigations lights on as well as his interior blue light on. He was cruising when he suddenly noticed a large boat right in front of him. This caused him to swerve to the right in an attempt to avoid a collision. 
  
  Operator2 vessel struck Operator1 vessel on the bow with the port side near the rear. Operator2 stated he did not see any navigation light on Operator1 vessel. Operator1 stated he saw Operator2 vessel approaching his vessel due to the blue lighting. He went on to state that by the time he noticed that Operator2 vessel was going to hit him he shifted the boat into reverse in an attempt to avoid a collision. Operator1 stated he had his navigation lights on at the time of the crash.
  