RedactedNarrative: Vessel one was traveling northbound entering the south mouth of the bridgewater channel when it slowed and went into reverse due to the stopped boat traffic at the mouth of the channel.  Upon putting the vessel into reverse the operator attempted to shift back to neutral with negative results.  
  
  Vessel one continued in reverse and struck vessel two which was also traveling northbound entering the bridgewater channel behind vessel one.  The swim step on the starboard side of vessel one collided with the port side of vessel two.  The operator of vessel one stated he shut the vessel off to slow the vessel down after the collision. 
  
   The operator of vessel one stated they waited on scene for approx. Thirty minutes and vessel two never returned to scene.  The operator of vessel one inspected the vessel and saw that the throttle cable line had become disconnected and caused the shifter to malfunction. 
  
  The operator of vessel one stated his vessel had no damage as a result of the collision. The operator of vessel two had consistent statements with the operator of vessel one regarding the collision and the congestion in the area.  
  
  The operator of vessel two stated he continued northbound through the channel as he determined it was likely going to cause a secondary collision if he attempted to return to the collision scene.  The operator of vessel two moored the vessel and surveyed the damage.  Upon observing the paint transfer and the five to six inch fiberglass crack they contacted police approx. Two hours after the collision.  The operator of vessel one was contacted telephonically on 7/5/20 after being located by sbso deputy at park moabi (100 park moabi road needles, ca) after an attempt to locate was broadcast.
  The operator of vessel one advised there were additional passengers onboard that he did not have personal information for and were no longer with his group.  
  
  Deputy confirmed there was no visible damage to vessel one and performed a safety exam on the vessel.