RedactedNarrative: Based on witness statements and investigations made on scene it was determined that on 1-25-17 at approximately 6:40 PM V2, who was operated by Officer with Officer2 on board was engaged in law enforcement duties white traveling at idle speed east bound in the St Lucie River near marker 5. 
  
  VI was also traveling east bound in the St Lucie River. Vl was either plowing or attempting to come up on plane. 
  
  Operator2, stated that he observed 2 vessels approaching his vessel from the rear. He stated that the first vessel overtook him with no problems. He stated that he remained to the far right of the channel, in an effort to not impede any other vessels. Operator2 stated that the second vessel was heading directly at the FWC Vessel. Operator2 stated that Officer2 pushed the throttles forward in an attempt to avoid collision. Operator2 stated the vessel was approaching too fast and struck his vessel directly on the cowling of the starboard engine. Operator2 stated that the momentum of the vessel carried the bow over the top of his engine before it slid off the starboard side. 
  
  Officer2 statement corroborated Officer Operator2's. 
  
  While on scene I spoke with the operator of vessel I. Operator1 stated that he had left the Manatee Pocket and was headed east towards the Crossroads in the St Lucie River. Operator1 stated to me that he didn't see any lights and then crashed into the FWC Vessel. (Both vessels had fully functional navigation lights at the time of inspection) Operator1 appeared to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage based on his red bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and the odor of alcoholic beverage coming off of his person. 
  
  Operator1 will be cited for Careless Operation, due to his inability to follow the navigation rules. 
  Photographs of both vessels were taken by FWC Investigator.