RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated to the effect: "I tried to avoid an impact but we ended up hitting each other."
      
       Passenger #3 Stated to the effect: " We were in the channel and seen him coming.  We adjusted course every time and he just kept turning towards us.”
  
       
  
       Investigation revealed: Vessel #1, a 1992 Lowes Model 2222, was traveling southbound along the Intracoastal Waterway in Lower Twp. approaching Marker 470 with two occupants onboard.  Vessel #2, a 2003 Boston Whaler Model 130 Sport, was traveling northbound within the Intracoastal Waterway approaching Marker 470 with three occupants onboard.  As Vessel #2 traveled north on plane, Operator #2 observed Vessel #1 traveling south on plane outside of the channel coming directly towards his vessel.  With regard to the “rules of the road”, Operator #2 adjusted course to the right in order to pass port side to port side of the vessel.  As Operator #2 adjusted course to the right, Operator #1 adjusted course to the left and again continued directly in the path of Vessel #2.  Operator #2 again adjusted course by turning to the left.  In doing so, Operator #1 adjusted course by turning towards the right.  After Operator #2 observed Operator #1 adjust course, Operator #2 immediately reduced the speed of Vessel #2 until it came to a slow speed.  Operator #1 failed to yield to Vessel #2 traveling within the Channel subsequently impacting the stern starboard side of Vessel #2 with the port bow of Vessel #1.  
  
   
  
       As a result of the impact, Operator #1 was ejected from Vessel #1 to the starboard side impacting the water sustaining an injury to his ribs.  The passenger of Vessel #1 was ejected from Vessel #1 to the starboard side impacting the water sustaining an injury to her back.  Operator #2 was thrown towards the port side within Vessel #2 sustaining a concussion and facial fracture.  Passenger #2 of Vessel #2, sustained a head injury.  Passenger #3 of Vessel #2 did not report an injury.
  
       
  
       Vessel #1 ran aground unmanned into the marsh after its operator was ejected and failed to utilize the safety lanyard for the vessel.  Vessel #1 sustained damage to the starboard hull, specifically scratches along its aluminum hull.  It was removed from the marsh and towed to Schooner Island Marina by Sea Tow.  Vessel #2 sustained cracks to the stern starboard transom and gunwhale as well as a broken engine cowl cover .  It was disabled and towed to Schooner Island Marina by Sea Tow.
  
        
  
       Additional Summons for 13:82-1.15