RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect:  We were headed to the Bait Box Restaurant on the Cohansey River.  We were going approximately 15MPH.  There was a sailboat anchored in the middle of the river.  I didn't see it because it did not have lights on.  I swerved to the right to avoid a collision, but the left side of my boat still hit the sailboat.  I told the guy on the other boat that he can't be out here with his lights off.  He told me that they are on now.
  
    Owner of Vessel #2 stated in effect:  My wife and I were asleep below deck.  Suddenly we felt our sailboat get hit by another boat.  Neither of us were hurt so we went up to see what happened.  We saw the other boat that hit us and helped with the passengers.  The driver said we didn't have our lights on.  We told him that they are on and showed him the lights.
  
    Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 was headed SW on the Cohansey River at a speed of approximately 15 miles per hour.  Vessel #2 was at anchor on the Cohansey River in the area of the Hancock Harbor Marina.  The twilight conditions were clear but dark creating low visibility.  Investigation revealed through witness statements that Vessel #2 had its mast light on at the time of the collision. As Vessel #1 approached Vessel #2, Driver #1 failed to observe Vessel #2 due to operating at a speed that the stopping/reaction distance exceeded the distance of sight.  
  
  Driver #1 attempted to veer to the right to avoid the vessel but was unable to prevent a collision.  The port side of Vessel #1 collided with the transom and rear starboard corner of Vessel #2.  As a result, Vessel #1 sustained severe hull damage to the entire port side.  Vessel #2 sustained damage to the transom and starboard side, starboard railing, sail rigging, and solar panel.  Vessel #1 was towed and removed from the water by Hancock Harbor Marina personnel.  
  
  Victim #1 complained of leg and chest pain.  Same was transported to Inspira by Bridgeton EMS for evaluation and later released.  Victim #2 sustained a minor laceration to the nose and upper lip.  Same was not treated due to departing the area prior to EMS arrival.  No other injuries were reported.
  