RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was headed upriver while vessel 2 was headed down river.  The vessels collided on a bend in the river.  
  
  Vessel 1 had extensive aluminum damage to port front side of vessel.  Vessel 1 damage estimate is $6,000.  Vessel 2 had extensive damage to starboard front of vessel.  Vessel 2 damage estimate is $8,000.  
  
  Vessel 1 operator stated when they were headed toward one another, vessel 1 operator stated he steered right and vessel 2 steered left and hit him.  
  
  Vessel 2 passenger had impact with boat and was thrown overboard.  Passenger of vessel 2 was taken to Marion general hospital with Head injury and laceration to left forearm.  
  
  No other operators or occupants was injured from either boat.  Both operators had been drinking but was not charged BUI.  Vessel 1 operator was charged with no boat registration.  Vessel 2 operator was charged with no boat registration, no boater education certificate and no type four throwable PFD.
  