RedactedNarrative: On February 12, 2022, Officer conducted an interview with Operator2 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, this is what was reported,
  •	Operator2 was travelling on the NE corner at approximately 20 to 25 MPH 
  •	Operator2 was making a hard turn to Port.
  •	Operator2 saw the airboat approximately 50 feet prior to impact.
  •	Operator2 estimates the speed of the airboat about the same as his vessel, 20 to 25 MPH.
  •	Operator2 could not recall if the airboat was flying the orange flag.
  •	Operator2 advised the airboat was NOT in tall grass.
  •	Operator2 advised the airboat was occupied by only the operator.
  
  On February 12, 2022 I interviewed Operator1 at the scene of the accident, he stated the following: (paraphrased) 
  •	He was turning right to go south to the boat ramp.
  •	He saw the other boat once he was in his turn.
  •	The other boat was on plane and tried to turn right to avoid collision. 
  •	He also tried to turn right to avoid collision.
  •	The boats collided and I was ejected from my boat.
  
  Based on all evidence and information gathered to date, I have concluded that both operators violated United States Coast Guard Navigational Inland Rules 5,6, and 9 at the time of collision. Both vessels were coming around a blind corner in a narrow channel on plane. Both operators failed at having a proper look out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. Both operators failed to proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. Both operators did not navigate with particular alertness and caution when operating in a narrow channel around a bend where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction.
  
  Occupant:Injuries sustained due to vessel collision  Left arm hematoma, left shoulder sprain. Slight muscle tear. Gash on arm left. Operator2:Injuries sustained due to the collision  7 fractured ribs on the left, left lung contusion, L1-L4 lumbar spine fractures, minor cuts and scrapes
  