RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 2005, 18' Sylvan Alumina Open Motorboat w/2, 90 hp Johnson Outboard Motors
  
  On 10/03/2015, at about 2:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Chehalis River about 1-1/2 to 2 miles East of Montesano, WA located in Grays Harbor county.
  
  Two people were fishing on the Chehalis River.  Operator reported that he was driving up the river when the vessel hit a submerged well pipe ejecting both he and Occupant from the vessel.  The pipe impaled through the floor of the vessel near the stern causing it to fill with water and the aft portion of the vessel to sink.
  
  The witness observed the collision.  He went to assist Operator and Occupant bringing them aboard his vessel.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement
  The vessel was considered a Total Loss - Estimated Value of $10,000
  Neither on board this vessel was wearing a PFD
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   