RedactedNarrative: On 03/15/2021, at approximately 0630 hours, V1 was travelling south heading to the Gandy Bridge. V2 was operating west bound travelling parallel to the Gandy bridge. V1 operator was travelling approximately 20mph while he was trying to turn his livewell on. When the V1 operator looked up V1 bow struck V2 starboard quarter. V1 operator was ejected. Both vessel capsized. No injuries. 
  
  Operator inattention, lack of proper lights and no proper lookout caused V1 to strike V2 with the bow of the vessel. OP2 saw V1 off his starboard side at about 40 feet away. OP2 then pushed the throttles down to try and avoid the collision. V1 bow struck V2 starboard stern causing the operator of V1 to be ejected from his tower into the water. Both vessels sustained substantial amount of damages. V1 is estimated a total of $30,000 of damage. V2 is estimated to have sustained $60,000 worth of damage. Both individuals involved did not sustain any injuries from the accident. 
  
  Both vessels ended up sinking causing both occupants to enter the water. OP2 stated, “Why are you running lights off?” OP2 said that OP1 stated, “I was having problems with my live well”. OP2 was able to call 911 before he entered the water. USCG and Tampa PD were first on scene. USCG picked up OP1 from the water and placed him in their vessel and Tampa PD Marine Unit placed OP2 on their vessel. Upon my arrival, I interviewed the operator of the 19’ Aquasport (OP1) as well as photographed both vessels.
  