RedactedNarrative: Investigation
  Operator of vessel 1 (V1) bearing Arizona registration A, was travelling north on the Colorado River, on the Arizona side of the river near South Davis Camp. Operator of vessel 2 (V2) bearing Arizona registration, was also travelling north on the Colorado River near the same location as Operator1.
  
  While travelling north, Operator2 made a u-turn in order to head south on the river. Operator2 reported to looking around him before making a u-turn. Operator2 reported seeing V1 behind him to the right. Operator2 reported seeing a third vessel travelling south on the river. Operator2 reported he slowed to approximately 5 to 10 miles per hour (MPH), waiting for the third vessel to pass. After the third vessel passed, Operator2 began his turn. Through the turn, Operator2 noticed V1 was now on his left approaching quickly. Operator2 was ejected from V2 into the air. Operator2 was not able to get back on V2 due to pain in his left leg. Operator2 was able to hold on to a vessel until we arrived.
  
  While travelling north, Operator1 was behind V2. Operator1 reported travelling at approximately 25 to 30 MPH. Operator1 reported he was approximately 15 feet from V2 when V2 made a u-turn down river. Operator1 reported Operator2 did not look before Operator2 made the turn. V1 struck V2, causing Operator1 to be ejected from V1. Operator1 reported V1 hit the front of V2. Operator1 was able to get back on V1 and remained on scene until we arrived.
  
  The port side bow of V1, struck the port side of V2 approximately mid ship. Upon collision, Operator2''s left leg took a direct hit from V1, causing Operator2''s left femur to be fractured, mid shaft. Upon collision, it is reported that Operator2 was ejected from V1 consequently sending Operator2 into the air, landing in the river. Operator1 reported to being ejected from V1 during the collision.
  
  V1 had fiberglass damage to the port side bow. Total estimated cost for the damage is approximately $1500.
  
  V2 had damage throughout the port side of the vessel, including the seat, plastics, gel coat damage and fiberglass damage. Total estimated cost for the damage is approximately $2500.
  
  Conclusion
  Based on my investigation, both Operator2 and Operator1 are found at fault for causing the collision. Due to the approximate angle of the collision, both Operator2 and Operator1 failed to take appropriate action to avoid the collision.
  
  Operator1 was in violation of Operate without Education NRS 488.730, NAC 488.350, along with multiple Inland Vessel Navigation Rules, including Rule 5 Look Out, Rule 6 Safe Speed, Rule 7 Risk of Collision and Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision, NRS 488.540, NAC 488.430.
  
  Operator2 was in violation of Operate without Education NRS 488.730, NAC 488.350 along with multiple Inland Vessel Navigation Rules, including Rule 5 Look out, Rule 7 Risk of Collision and Rule 8 Action to Avoid a Collision NRS 488.540, NAC 488.430.
  
  No enforcement action was taken.
  