RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1982, 20’ Bayliner Trophy Cabin Motorboat w/1 Johnson Outboard Engine – 75 HP
  
  On 07/30/2019, at about 09:45 p.m., this vessel was cruising in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, inside Port Angeles Harbor, located near Port Angeles, WA in Clallam county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, they interviewed the 3 occupants on board this vessel.  It was reported that they had launched from Port Angeles Marina between 03:30 - 04:00 p.m. to drop shrimp pots and continue fishing for salmon for about 6 hours.  The victim, Operator, was operating the vessel.  He had consumed 4 or 5 Michelob Ultra alcoholic beverages during the voyage prior to the accident. No other occupants had been consuming alcohol.
  
  Subject1 and Subject2 told officers that they had finished fishing northeast of Ediz Hook and were returning, at speeds of 25 knots, when they struck the fixed floating fish pens located inside the Port Angeles Harbor.  Operator was immediately knocked unconscious and became trapped in the vessel cabin.  
  
  The vessel was powered by a 75-hp Johnson outboard motor that had lost power, though continued to run.  Subject3 moved forward to help his father, Operator, Subject1 had positioned himself on the fish pens as Subject2 fell overboard.  Subject2 turned off the motor as the vessel began taking on water and sinking minutes later.    
  
  Subject1 and Subject2 said the vessel did not have proper working running lights prior to the collision.  Subject1 indicated that the only illuminated light on the vessel was the rear white stern light, which was dim.   He said they were returning to shore and all of a sudden “boom they crashed into something”.
  
  On 7/31/2019, at about 09:55 p.m., officers returned to the scene on a patrol vessel to photograph the fish pens in order to re-create a visual aid.  The officer reported that he did not notice an illuminated warning light on the northwest corner of the fixed floating fish pens upon arrival. 
  
  The vessel is currently submerged approximately 27 fathoms below the fish pens.
  
  2 Injuries
  1 Fatality
  Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  Estimated Vessel Damage $2,430 - Total Loss
  Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD 
  Operator did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  