RedactedNarrative: On October 11, 2014 at approximately 0800 hours I received a call in reference to a boating accident on Lake Lanier in the Sardis Creek area. I responded to the Sardis boat ramp and spoke with the operator and passenger of each vessel. It was determined through vessel damage and witness statements that Vessel 1 was fishing approximately 50 yards off the bank in Sardis Creek. He stated he was operating his trolling motor at the time. Vessel 2 left the boat ramp and began traveling out towards the main channel of the lake. Due to the fog and low light the operator of Vessel 2 was unable to see Vessel 1 until he was about to strike it. Vessel 2 made a hard right turn in an attempt to avoid the collision, but was unable to avoid striking Vessel 1. Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 on the Starboard side at the stern, causing damage to the hull on the corner above the rub-rail. Damage was also done to the motor cover, steering system, and the stern light. Vessel 2 was damaged on the port side below the waterline from approximately mid-ship to the stern. It was determined through the investigation that both vessels were running their navigation lights at the time.