RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 a boating accident occurred on Johnsons Pond in Coventry involving two motorboats.   Operator/owner of a 19’ Mastercraft  contacted DEM Police on Tues., Aug. 4, 2015 and reported that his boat was struck by another motor boat.  Operator1 stated that on Saturday, Aug 1, 2015 he was motoring his 19’ Mastercraft  boat slowly in an easterly direction when another Mastercraft  struck his boat from behind causing damage to his boat and injuries to his neck and head.   Operator1 said his navigational lights were on and that the other boat then fled the scene.   Operator1 then proceeded to follow the other boat and made contact with the operator who was identified as Operator2 of Coventry, RI.  Coventry Police and Rescue arrive at the scene.  Operator1 was then transported to RI Hospital for possible head and neck injuries.   
  
  On Thurs.,  Aug. 6, 2015, Lt. made contact with Boat Operator Operator2 and examined his boat.  Lt. explained that damages to boat was consistent with the reported crash.  Lt. also advised to operator2 that his boat registration was incorrect. 
  
  On Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, Off. met with Operator2.  Operator2 stated that he did not see the other boat until he was up upon it and that he immediately turn his boat away.  Operator2 also said that he did not see the rear stern light of the other boat or feel the impact from the collision.   Off. explained the details of the accident to Mr. Operator2 and then issued him the following:   
  
  District Court Summons for Reckless Operation of a Motor Boat and Operating a Motor Boat without Lights. 
  
  A RITT ticket for Improper/No Lookout and Failure to Operate at Safe Speeds.   
                  
  A written warning for Improper Display of a Motor Boat Registration.