RedactedNarrative: V-1 was drifting under the AL-117 bridge while V-1 operator and passengers were fishing after dark on the Tennessee River in Jackson County. V-2 was traveling north on the Tennessee River navigating by radar. The captain of V-2 stated he had shined the spot light at the bridge and panned the area to make sure there were no other boats in his path. The captain stated he did not see V-1 as he was approaching the bridge. The occupants of V-1 stated they saw the barge coming and frantically waved their cell phone lights to signal to the barge where they were at. The occupants also stated the operator tried to crank the motor to get out of the way but was struck by V-2. All of V-1's occupants were knocked into the water and became trapped under the barge. Two of the three victims were able to surface and swim to safety. The operator was fatally injured as a result of the crash. V-1 was severely damaged and sank as the result. Alabama Marine Patrol Troopers were notified and responded to the scene to investigate the crash. The United States Coast Guard was also notified to investigate the crash.