RedactedNarrative: On Monday, September 1, 2014 vessel "2" was drifting in the Chattahoochee River of Lake Lanier near the mouth of Ada creek.  The occupants were in the process of switching out water skiers.  One subject was in the water approximately five feet from the stern of the vessel and off to the port side. The occupants of the vessel noticed vessel "1" traveling towards them and could not see a driver.  They began to shout and wave their arms in an effort to gain his attention.
  The operator of vessel "1" was traveling Southbound in the Chattahoochee River on lake Lanier.  As he approached Ada creek, a bucket that contained chicken livers that he was using for fishing bait fell in the floor of his boat.  He reached down to pick them up and lost his balance.  When he looked up, he noticed a boat only feet away from him.  His vessel struck the starboard stern of the other vessel and ramped up the vessel.  Vessel "1" came to rest on top of vessel "2" then fell back into the water off of the starboard side.  The entire length of vessel (1) entered into vessel (2).  The impact with the boat caused one subject to be thrown from vessel (2) and five victims to be injured.  Most of the injuries were minor in nature.  The driver of vessel "2" sustained massive lacerations to her head and scalp and broken ribs.
  
  After the accident, the operator of vessel (1) remained on scene and offered assistance to the injured parties. He sustained only minor scrapes and bruises and did not require any medical treatment.
  
  911 was called and DNR was notified.  Both vessels and all occupants were moved to a courtesy dock at Sportsman Club Road.  In all, five victims from vessel (2) were treated for their injuries at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.  RFC arrived on scene and obtained witness statements from the operator of vessel (1) and three occupants of vessel (2).  He also had both vessels moved to Sardis Creek Park.  Corporal then took possession of both vessels for evidence collection. All witnesses were interviewed and both vessels were photographed.  They were then released to their respective owners.
  
  At this point, the operator of Vessel (1) is being charged with Reckless operation of a vessel and operating a vessel within 100' of an object in the water.  Both charges are misdemeanors.  The incident is still under investigation as to whether a felony charge of serious injury by vessel applies due to the injuries on operator2.  No charges are pending on the owner, occupants, or operator of vessel (2).