RedactedNarrative: On September 6, 2018 at approximately 0900 hours, I was dispatched to a boating accident involving two vessels and were heading to Camp Holly in Brevard County.  
  
  During my investigation I concluded that both vessels were participating in Alligator Hunting on the St. Johns River. V1 was traveling at a high rate speed in a winding canal on the St. Johns River commonly known as Snake Creek (see attached diagrams) and while taking a turn V1 observed V2 around the turn not giving enough time for him to adjust speed or turn accordingly.  V2 observed V1 and immediately drove closest to the tree line as possible and shutting off the engine to ensure if struck the propeller would not shatter. No injuries were reported. Taking the turn V1 struck V2 port side grass rake and running up the side continuing to the stern causing an extreme amount of damage to the rigging and engine block of V2. V2’s engine cylinder was cracked and had red/ blue paint transfer from V1’s bottom paint.  
  
  After contact with both vessels V1 continued into the water and both men were both ejected out of V1. V1 entered the water leaning to starboard side taking a good amount of water inside the boat. V1 was able to stay afloat and the two occupants were able to get back inside uninjured. 
  
  V1 turned around to check on V2 and was able to tow V2 into Camp Holly as V2 was not able to be operated due to accident.
  
  I have concluded that V1 was traveling at a high rate of speed for the conditions of the water and will be giving the V1 operator a citation for careless operation.
  