RedactedNarrative: 08/22/2015 (Saturday),
  On the above date at approximately 2221 hrs the undersigned was detailed to area of Woodport Cove on Lake Hopatcong reference a vessel accident.  The initial report indicated a vessel struck by another vessel and may be taking on water.  While enroute I was informed by State Police Communication Center (10 Comm) that one of the vessels took off and fled the scene towards Mason Street Pub.  The description of the fleeing vessel was provided as a "big white boat".  I was further informed that the struck vessel was safely secured at slip at the Prospect Point boat yard on Rt 181.
  
  Operator of Vessel # 1 stated in effect: 
  While proceeding at approximately 5 to 10 miles per hour towards Prospect Point boat yard in the area of Flash Marina in Woodport Cove another boat approached us from the stern at a high rate of speed.  The large, white cabin boat hit our boat on the stern and took off towards Mason Street Pub area.  Significant damage to was observed while on scene.  
  
  Operator of Vessel # 2 fled the scene.
   
  Witness # 1 stated in effect:
  I saw a large white cabin boat coming behind the other boat moving pretty fast.   The boat came up on them pretty quick and hit them from the rear. I can hear the impact.  The guy did a 360 and took off in the direction of Mason Street Pub.
  
  Investigation Revealed: 
  Vessel # 1 was traveling northbound (inbound) on Lake Hopatcong in Woodport Cove towards Prospect Point Boat Yard.   Vessel # 2 was traveling northbound (inbound) on Lake Hopatcong in Woodport Cove towards Prospect Point Boat Yard.  Due to unsafe speed and operator # 2 inattention , vessel # 2 struck  vessel #1 on the stern, port quarter.  Vessel # 2 fled the scene of the accident.  Vessel # 1 was secured at Prospect Point Boat yard.
  
  This case is considered a pending investigation.
   