RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling southeast towards the southern end of taylor island and vessel 2 was traveling south or westbound towards the same area. 
  
  The port side of the bow on vessel 1 collided with the starboard side of vessel 2 near the stern as well as the outboard motor of vessel 2. 
  
  Vessel 2 operator was struck by vessel 1 and lost consciousness. Vessel 1 operator then assisted vessel 2 operator into vessel 1 after the collision. Witnesses arrived on scene shortly after and assisted with towing vessel 2 back to the clinton street vessel landing. La crosse county sheriff's deputies responded to while vessel 2 was being towed and interviewed both parties at the vessel landing. 
  
  Vessel 2 operator declined an ambulance and said he would go to the hospital on his own. Vessel 2 operator later died as a result of the impact from the collision.  Vessel 2 operator was pronounced deceased the following day.
  