RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 2004, 33’ Seawolf Marine Pilothouse 33’ Aluminum Cabin Motorboat w/2 Volvo Sterndrive Engines - 460 HP
  
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2018, 11’ Bombadier SeaDoo PWC w/1 Bombadier Jet Engine – 300 HP
  
  On 07/05/2018, at about 11:30 a.m., these two vessels were cruising in Skagit Bay close to Deception Pass State Park, located near Oak Harbor, WA in Island county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, they were called regarding a two-vessel accident at the above location.  An injured person, V2 victim, was being brought in by boat to the Cornet Bay Boat Ramp.  Medical was being dispatched to that location.
  
  At about 02:30 p.m., Officers contacted V2 victim at the Whidbey Health ER.  She told them that she was really sore throughout her body but nothing was apparently broken.  She indicated that she was riding with friends and that they had left Langley earlier in the day.  She said that they were riding in a straight line, N/B from Ala Spit heading to Hoypus Point to look around the point of Deception Pass.  
  
  V2 victim said as they were riding along she heard someone yelling “Watch Out”.  She looked backwards just in time to see a large boat (V1) just about to hit her.  She said that she tried to swerve to the left (port) but was struck hard by V2 and thrown into the water.  She was wearing a suit and PFD.  She was then assisted into the boat (V1) and transported to the dock for medical help.  
  
  Damage to the PWC was consistent with it being struck from the rear on the starboard side and the boat traveling up and over the PWC damaging the starboard side and taking the handlebars off.  The vessel was brand new.
  
  On 07/17/2018, Officers received a BAR from the Operator of V1.  He claimed in the narrative of the BAR that the PWC (V2 victim) passed him on his starboard side and then approximately 100’ in front of him, they turned in front of him.  He claims that despite placing his engines in neutral and turning to starboard he collided with the PWC.  Later in the BAR he wrote that he doesn’t know who hit who.  
  
  Officers reported that after a complete review of the witness statements, reports and evidence, it was determined that (V1) was the causing operator and was issued a citation for Operating a Vessel in a Negligent Manner.        
  
  1 Injury (V2) / 0 Fatalities	
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  V1 Damage Estimated at $500 / V2 Total Loss with Estimated Damage of $4,000
  V1 Operator was Not Wearing a PFD / V2 Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  V1 Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card \ V2 Operator did have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  