RedactedNarrative: On 09/13/2014, at about 12:50 a.m., these vessels were operating on the Snake River located near Clarkston, WA in Asotin county. 
  
  Operator1 reported that he had been fishing and was cruising near the confluence with the Snake River when, directly in front of him and slightly to his left, he saw a boat (V2) broadside to him that was extremely close. The instant he saw the V2, he turned his vessel to the right in an attempt to avoid a collision. Uncertain of the exact distance, he collided with V2 within seconds. The bow of V1 collided with the stern of V2 and passed over it. No lights were seen on V2 before or immediately after the collision. V1 carried past V2 about 30 yards. Operator1 reported that he immediately went back to V2 to assure that they were OK and ask if he could be of assistance. In heading toward V2, Operator1 again noted the lack of lights. 
  
  A passenger on V2 indicated to Operator1 that they were taking on water and requested that V1 follow them to the Green Belt boat launch in Washington near the confluence. Operator1 noted that in following V2 back to the boat launch it was evident that the white light on the top of the vessel was now working. V1 and V2 arrived at the boat ramp where police officers and emergency personnel had already arrived. Operator1 assisted in loading V2 on to their trailer and spoke with the police officer. The officer indicated that V2 was having light trouble. According to Operator1, one of the passengers on V2 looked up at their now functioning light on the roof and said something to the effect of "Oh, our lights are working now". 
  
  The Operator of V2, knocked to the floor when his vessel was hit by V1. Victim complained of sprain/strain to his neck. One of the passengers aboard V2 (no name provided) was reported to have been thrown from the boat. No other injuries were reported. 
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  No apparent alcohol involvement 
  No damage estimate provided by V1. V2 reported a damage estimate of $40,000 w/the vessel as a total loss. 
  No one involved in this incident was wearing a PFD. 
  Neither Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card