RedactedNarrative: On the date of August 8, 2016, I Sgt. was contacted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Agent inference to a two vessel accident that had occurred on Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish. Agent1 informed me that on August 6, 2016, he had been contacted about an accident and began his investigation. During his investigation it was found that the accident had occurred on the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend Lake. I was able to make contact with both parties involved and conduct an investigation on a later date. 
  
  It was determined that Vessel 2 (TX 8338-HC) was traveling east in a marked boat lane and after turning north traveling towards two islands located near South Toledo Bend State Park, at approximately 25 m.p.h. he was struck at the stern of his vessel by Vessel 1 (LA 7374-FW). 
  
  Vessel 1 was following vessel 2 traveling east in the marked boat lane and also had turned north. Vessel 1 by failing to maintain a proper lookout struck vessel 2 on the starboard side at the stern with his bow at port side. Vessel 1 operator stated that he was operating his vessel in a manner as to pass vessel 2. After the initial collision both vessels were still operational and able to return to shore on the Texas side of Toledo Bend Lake. 
  
  After speaking with Agent1 about his first observations once he arrived on scene it was learned that he found no violations for boating safety equipment and did not detect any use of alcohol or drugs by both operators. Agent1 stated he found no injuries and all parties refused medical treatment.  
  
  Vessel 2 suffered a severe gash through the fiberglass starting at stern and coming out on the starboard side, with scratches through the gel coating of the vessel. Estimated repair for vessel 2 are around $5000.00. Vessel 1 suffered damage to the front bow eye with it being bent and distorted, with scratches along the port side through the gel coating. Estimated repairs for vessel 1 are around $1000.00. 
  
  After completing the interview, operator1 was issued citation D614575 for RS 34:851.4- careless operation of a vessel.