RedactedNarrative: On April 24,2016 I received information on a two vessel collision, hit and run boating accident, that occurred on Douglas Lake.  The accident occurred April, 9,2016.  Owner1 sent a letter to the Region 4 Office in regards to the accident.
  
  V1 owner said that he and subject were fishing a tournament on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County.  V1 owner and his passenger were traveling WSW toward Indian Creek, from the Swann''s Bridge area at approximately 30mph in a 2008 Tritron TR-21. A black Ranger with red trim came from behind and struck their boat on the starboard near the driver''s console.  According to V1 owner the passenger in the Ranger said he had tried to warn the operator, "But it was too late."  According to operator1, the other operator accused him of turning into the Ranger, then left the scene.
  
  V1 owner estimated 20-25mph winds and 3'' waves.  
  
  Insurance has settled claim on V1 owner'' boat.
  