RedactedNarrative: V1 was travelling south on Neely Henry Lake. V2 was traveling north on Neely Henry Lake. 
  
  Both V1 and V2 were traveling in the center of the river channel. As V2 approached V1, the operator of V2 began to steer right. The operator of V1 began to steer left in violation of the rules of the road. 
  
  V1 and V2 then collided.  V2''s bow struck V1 on the starboard side just above the operator''s station.  Following the initial impact, the stern/port side of V2 collided with the stern/starboard side of V1.  V1 then drove up the riverbank and struck a tree coming to an uncontrolled final rest.  V2 came to a controlled final rest in the river channel. The operator of V2 then drove to the riverbank and contacted emergency services. 
  
  The operator of V1 sustained lacerations to right arm, right index finger, and the right side of the face. He was administered first aid at the scene by a Hokes Bluff Police Officer.  The operator of V1 declined for medical response.