RedactedNarrative: On 3 August 2017 at around 1825, deputies responded to reports of a non-injury boat accident in the Hayden Lake Marina on Hayden Lake.
  When arriving on scene, we contacted the operator of V1-a beige San Pan Pontoon boat bearing ID 1214 AS. Operator1 stated that he was docked at the Boat House Bar and grill when a blue and white Cobalt Slammed into the side of his Vessel. Operator1 claimed that the Cobalt was coming in slowly at first but then shot forward slamming into both his vessel as well as the dock. Operator1 vessel had gouged portside railings and gunnels. His vessel also sustained bending of the gunnel and stripped/scratched paint. Operator1 identified all of the damage as being new. Fresh metal shavings were still hanging on the gunnels of Operator1 Vessel. Witness was the only other occupant on Operator1 Vessel.
  We then contacted V2- a blue and white Cobalt Runabout bearing ID 3080 AV. Operator2 claimed that earlier that day his vessel was having mechanical problems and was running rough. He stated that as he approached the dock, he had to change the angle of approach so he went into reverse. When putting the vessel back into forward, he slammed the throttle forward and smashed into the dock as well as Operator1 vessel. Operator2 claimed he did not know why it went forward so fast. Operator2 admitted to hitting both the dock and Operator1 vessel. He stated he would pay for any repairs to the owner of the dock as well as Operator1 vessel. Operator2 had nine other occupants onboard the vessel that collaborated Operator2's statement. 
  Operator2's vessel had beige paint transfer on the starboard side of the vessel as well as metal shavings still stuck to the gunnel trim and mounting screws. Operator2’s vessel also had scratches on the bow from where it rode up the dock. The port side of his vessel also had fresh scrapes from where it bounced off of the dock. 
  Both Operator2 and Operator1's statements matched those of Operator2. Evidence on both vessels backed the both party’s statements. Operator2's vessel operated fine after the crash, leading us to believe the cause of the accident was caused by operator error.
  No further actions were taken. Parties information was swapped and picture of the damage to both vessels were taken.
  