RedactedNarrative: On April 9, 2017 at approximately 06:30, Operator1 was operating his Triton bass boat (TN9097EJ) on Old Hickory Lake.  Operator1 was traveling upstream at approximately 40 mph just past the Gallatin Steam Plant when he encountered debris in the water.  Operator1 let off of the throttle and veered left to avoid the debris.  
  
  Operator2 operating his Javelin bass boat (TN5008EH) was following closely behind Operator1 when he noticed Operator1 slow abruptly.  Operator2 attempted to slow and turn to miss Operator1 but was unsuccessful in doing so.  
  
  Operator2'' vessel struck Operator1''s vessel at the rear port side ramping on top of him.  Operator1 and his occupant were both struck by Operator2'' vessel.  
  
  Operator2'' vessel then slid back off of Operator1''s vessel.  Operator1 lost consciousness and was bleeding from his head.  V1 occupant was able to drive Operator1''s vessel back to Bull Creek where both vessels had launched earlier.  Operator1 regained consciousness and was transported to Sumner Regional Medical Center by his wife.
  