RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) –- 2018, 18’ Pro Sportsman 1872 Open Motorboat w/2 Honda Outboard Engines - HP unknown
  
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2002, 23’ North River Scout Open Motorboat w/1 Yamaha Outboard Engines – HP Unknown
  
  On 09/23/2021, at about 09:30 a.m., these two vessels operating on the Columbia River at Hanford Reach (Vernita Bridge), located near Richland, WA in Grant County.
  
  The Operator of V1 reported that his vessel was starting to get on plane at the above location. Due to the bow rise of his vessel at this point, he did not see V2.  V1 ultimately collided with the back left corner of V2.  
  
  Op1 also reported that he was assaulted by one of the occupants aboard V2, who jumped onto his vessel and attacked hm.
  
  The Operator of V2 reported that he was fishing at this location. His vessel was hovering/back trolling when V1 was running upriver and crashed into the back of his vessel.   
  
  V1 - 1 Injury / V2 – 1 Injury
  0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  V1 Vessel Reported as a Total Loss w/Estimated Value of $35,000 / V2 Damage Estimated at 24,000
  Neither Operator Was Wearing a PFD 
  Both Operators Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card