RedactedNarrative: Synopsis:
   
  This case involves one vessel (identified  in this report as vessel #1 owned by Operator1 ) was struck by another vessel (identified in this  report as vessel  #2 , owned by Operator2 )  near Gold Point on Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Daggett County, Utah.  There were no injuries reported to this reporting officer.
  
  Narrative:
  
  Reporting Ranger was advised by Central Dispatch Center of a boating accident  without injuries with one of the parties at Cedar Springs Marina waiting for me to respond and take a report.    Upon my arrival at the marina, I was contacted by Operator1.  He advised that he and his wife were fishing near Gold Point, when a vessel (later identified as vessel #2 in this report) was observed, heading toward their vessel.  
  
  Operator1 advised that the vessel (#2) was on plane as it approached.  He thought the vessel would turn before it struck his vessel, but it did not turn.  Before Operator1 could take evasive action, (he was using his small  trolling  motor) the operator2 observed vessel1 and attempted  to take corrective action to prevent the collision.  However Operator2 was not able to completely miss the vessel striking the vessel on the port side aft  area resulting in visible damage to the vessel2.  
  
  As the V1 was in the water, the only damage observed by this Ranger was on the Port side about the rear 1/2 way to the vessel bow. I did advise Operator1 to notify me if any further damage was found .
  
  
  After a closer look at his vessel when it was on the trailer, Operator1 observed some damage to the port side of his vessel as well as the back.  I was provided with the appropriate documentation on the V1 and was  advised that names of the owners/operators had exchanged information which resulted in finding the other vessel  was being operated by Operator2. 
   
  I was able to speak to Operator2 by telephone and obtained needed information to proceed with the report.   I did contact each insurance company to verify their  insurance was in effect. on both vessels.
  
  I have not been able obtain the information on the Operator2 vessels damage.
   
  I have attached photos of the damage to the V1.  
  
  Nothing further.
  