RedactedNarrative: On Saturday , July 2 , 2016 shortly after 11:00 pm , the vessel being operated by Operator1 (V-1) was struck from the rear by the vessel being operated by Operator2 (V-2). Both vessels had attended the ''''fire on the water'''' event on Norris Lake. V-1 was heading towards the Fountain City Sportsmans Club from the area of Point 19. V-1 was passed by an unidentified vessel traveling at a high rate of speed. Shortly after the unidentified vessel passed , V-1 was struck by V-2 in the port side of the stern (left rear).
  
  Operator2 said that his vessel struck a wake possibly caused by the unidentified vessel seconds before they hit V-1.  The collision caused ramping of V-2 on to V-1.V-1 sustained damage to the stern , railing , cleat , and gunwale. 
  
  V1 occupant was sitting in the rear seat on the port side. He was struck in the head by part of V-2  causing him to temporarily lose consciousness. Operator2 stopped and checked on the status of V-1. V-2 sustained a large tear / hole on the underside of the starboard hull. 
  
  V-2 was taking on water so they left and beached their boat at their campsite. V-1 went to Waterside marina. Operator2 was taken to waterside by a friend in another vessel. V1 occupant was taken by ambulance from Waterside Marina to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Operator1 and Operator2 agreed to submit a blood alcohol sample at the scene. 
  
  V1 occupant was treated for concussion and neck pain and released the next day. Toxicology reports received by investigating officer 08/18/2016 indicated that neither operator involved had  alcohol in their system. Upon discussion of the case with the Union County District Attourneys office , a charge of Reckless Operation of a vessel was filed against Operator2.
  