RedactedNarrative: According to statements, Operator1 was traveling downriver, ahead of V2.  She turned to shop and was hit by V2.  The sharp turn and abrupt change of course was a possible contributing factor (State code 220-6-.07(8)).  In addition, State code 220-6.07(10)b states, “if there is danger of collision, all vessels will slow down, stop or reverse until danger is averted.  The vessels may have been too close to allowed time to avoid the collision.  The location was congested during the time of accident, which may have been a contributing factor.  Operator1 was unable to provide a statement due to injuries.