RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 1996, 9’ Yamaha PWC w/1 Inboard Engine – Manufacturer + HP Unknown
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2017, 9’ Yamaha PWC w/1 Inboard Engine – Manufacturer + HP Unknown
  
  On 08/27/2017, at about 06:48 p.m., these two vessels were cruising/changing direction on the Columbia River at 7235 Willow Grove Road located near Longview, WA in Cowlitz county.    
  
  According to Law Enforcement, V1 reported that he was southbound from shore when he saw V2 coming from his right, moving west.  V2 began turning toward V1 so Operator1 turned right as V2 continued to turn left causing them to turn into each other and collide.  A witness gave a similar account.
  
  V2, operator, told Officers that he was eastbound and V1 was south from shore.  Operator2 stated that he turned away from V1 as V1 turned away from him.  The vessels collided. Law Enforcement reported that the damage to the right of V2 and the left of V1 corroborates this version of events.  Another witness stated that both vessels were headed straight at each other.   
  
  The operator of V2 told Officers that he had been drinking but refused tests.  He was transported to the hospital for his injury.  The operator of V1, Operator1, submitted to a PBT with a result of .000.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  No Damage to V1 / V2 Damage Estimated at $6,000
  Both Vessel Operators were wearing PFDs
  Neither Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card
  