RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 –- 2003, 21’ Triumph Open Motorboat w/1 Yamaha Outboard Engine – 250 HP
  Owner/Operator – V1 Operator
  
  Vessel #2 – 1978, 16’ Crestliner Nordic Open Motorboat w/1 Mercury Outboard Engine – 90 HP
  Owner/Operator – V2 Operator
  Occupant – V2 Occupant
  
  On 09/26/2021, at about 11:30 a.m., these two vessels were cruising on the Columbia River at Kelly Point, located near Vancouver, WA in Clark county.
  
  According to the Operator of V1, V1 Operator, he was cruising at the above location when he was distracted by his “Float Coat” about to go overboard.  When he returned his view forward, he saw V2.  He swerved to avoid a collision but not in time.
  
  The Operator of V2, V2 Operator, reported that he was trolling in the area at about 2-3 mph when he saw a speeding boat (V1) heading directly towards him.  He could see the operator was looking down not paying attention.  
  
  V2 Operator immediately attempted evasive action to veer out of V1’s path but V1 was moving too fast (approximately 30 mph).  V1 side swiped V2’s starboard side causing damage from midway to the rear of the vessel.  V2 Operator reported receiving only minor cuts and bruises.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Alcohol Involvement 
  V1 – No Damage / V2 was a Total Loss w/Estimated Value of $4,600
  V1 Operator Was Wearing a PFD / V2 Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD
  V1 Operator Does Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator Does Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card