RedactedNarrative: On 06/26/2015, at about 12:30 a.m., these two vessels were operating on Lake Washington located near Mercer Island, WA in King county.  The vessels collided about 1 mile South of the East Channel Bridge and 1/2 mile East of the 4500 block of East Mercer Way. 
     
  Law Enforcement reported that after reviewing statements and inspecting damage to the vessels, it was determined that V2 was attempting to avoid a collision after seeing V1 approaching at speed and on plane.  V2 had operational navigational lights at the time of incident (bow light removed in collision / unknown if activated at the time of collision).  V1 Operator was not properly keeping watch ahead while operating the vessel (per statements). 
  
  V1 traveling on plane at night with an inexperienced Operator (approximately 20 hours experience without any formal training) and per witnesses, not keeping a forward watch while operating was negligent under the circumstances.  Operator1 was cited for Negligent Operation of a Vessel.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  There was apparent alcohol involved
  V1 damage $40,000 / V2 damage $10,000.  Both vessels were reported as Total Loss
  Neither Operator was wearing a PFD
  V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   