RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling south westerly exiting Tavernier Creek with 2 people on board.  Vessel 2 was traveling north easterly approaching Tavernier Creek with 4 people on board.  Witnesses stated that vessel 1 was driving erratically and at a high rate of speed.  Just as the vessels were going to pass vessel 1 made a sharp turn cutting in front of vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was unable to avoid  collision.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 and flipped ejecting all passengers.
  
  based on the evidence that I observed and the witness statements that were given to me, the following occurred.  Vessel 1, The dark blue Skeeter vessel, was traveling in a South Westerly direction exiting Tavernier creek with 2 people on board, one male and one female.  Vessel 2, the red Nautic vessel, was traveling North Easterly with 4 people on board, two males and 2 females.  The witnesses stated that vessel 1 was driving erratically and at a high rate of speed, approximately 30-40 mph.  Vessel 2, noticing the erratic movements of vessel 1, began to slow down.  At the moment they were going to pass,  vessel 1 made a very aggressive turn to Starboard.  Vessel 2 was unable to avoid the collision. Both vessels collided and vessel 2 flipped ejecting all 4 of its passengers.   A Good Samaritan vessel was in the immediate area and assisted the ejected passengers aboard their vessel. 
  
  Operator of V1 was also struck by v2 at collision, broken colllar bone and 5 ribs, contusions, etc.  The operator had been drinking and a blood draw was obtained and submitted for analysis.
  
  Operator of vessel 1 commited the folowing violations:
    Violation of USCG Navigation rule # 2 Resonsibility
    Violation of USCG Navigation rule # 5 Lookout
    Violation of USCG Navigation rule # 6 Safe Speed
    Violation of USCG Navigation rule # 8 Action to Avoid Collision
  
      Criminal charges are pending the receipt and results of the medical blood.
   