RedactedNarrative: On 05/07/2016 at 10:11 a.m., I, (CPO) responded to the location of Lot 2 in Patterson Bay at County Road 600 N. Bath, IL Mason County, to conduct a boat accident investigation. 
  
  The accident was reported to me at approximately 11:00 p.m. on 05/06/2016. According to the subjects involved, the accident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. on the afternoon of 05/06/2016. I learned through witness statements and information received from my investigation that operator1 was operating a green 20ft Weld Craft Jon Boat (VESSEL 1) with registration number IL 3152 KM. 
  
  V1''s boat was trailing behind a green 18ft Alweld Jon Boat (VESSEL 2) owned and operated by subject. Both vessels were reportedly traveling south on the Illinois River and entering the north end of Bath Chute.  
  
  Operator2''s boat was ahead and to the right of V1s boat as they entered the mouth of Bath Chute. At this time ( approx. 6:45 p.m. ) Operator2 made a sharp left turn towards the east bank. Operator1 stated he also attempted to turn hard left towards the east bank and let off of the throttle to avoid contact with Operator2''s boat, but ultimately hit Operator2''s boat on the rear left side. 
  
  Operator2''s boat began to take on water and become submerged. All members of this incident assisted in bringing Operator2''s boat ashore. Both Operator2 and Operator1 explained they did not report the accident immediately because it took them a long period of time to bring Operator2''s boat to shore and transport all subjects back.