RedactedNarrative: Initial information is that Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 at night.
  
  On 16-16-16 I received notification and final reports that the officer charged operator #1 with leave scene with property damage, negligent operation, speed violation, misleading a witness.
  
  Operator of vessel #1 struck vessel #2 at an angle and speed that it was able to ramp onto it and continue it's momentum sliding down the stern therefore the officer determined that he estimates he was traveling about 20-25 mph.  Speed was greater than reasonable as his vision was obscured by bends in the waterway and other factors including trees, houses and being that it was dark at night time.  He did not maintain proper lookout to prevent the collision.  2 witnesses in their statements said they saw vessel #1 swerve just before the accident occurred indicating that he did see the boat prior to collision which is a direct contradiction of his statement.  He did not identify himself or provide a certificate of number.  He fled the scene.  He provided a false statement in writing.  Operator's unsafe operation was cause of this accident.