RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: I was probably going around 5 mph and heard a loud engine noise coming from behind and saw a boat approximately 20 feet in length up on plane doing 30-35mph. The other boat hit the rear of my boat and went over top of us. I tried to follow the boat but my engine shut off. After the other boat hit us they shut their navigation light off and took off.
  
  Victim #2 stated in effect: I was sitting in front of the helm on the starboard side and heard a loud boat coming up behind us and ran into and over the rear of our boat.
  
  Operator #2: Statement could not be obtained due to the operator and vessel fleeing the scene of the accident.
  
  Investigation revealed: Vl was underway near Elba Point proceeding west on Lake Hopatcong, in Hopatcong, Sussex County. V2 was also underway heading north, on Lake Hoptacong in the area of Elba Point, Hopatcong, Sussex County. Due to an undetermined reason, V2 struck the port stern portion of Vl and subsequently went on top of Vl before coming back down into the water. V2 then fled the scene.
  
  Subject1 suffered a laceration to his back and Subject2 had a compliant of pain and laceration to her hand. Both refused to be seen by EMS.
  
  This accident is pending further investigation.
  