RedactedNarrative: On 8/10/2019, A red 25 foot Zodiac rigged hulled inflateable vessel (V2-FL0792GW), with one occupant, was traveling southbound in the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway marked channel near channel marker 140 when it was stuck by a 19 foot McKee Craft center console (V1-FL4167MS) with two occupants on board. V2 is owned and operator operated by the Vero Beach TowBoatUS franchise. 
  
  V1 was attempting to cross the ICW channel to enter a canal across from the Riverside Cafe when V1's operator failed to keep a proper lookout and clear the area before making a turn to starboard and striking V2. V1 was the give way vessel in accordance with USCG inland navigation rules. Both occupants of V1 were ejected from the vessel as a result of the collision. V1's operator did show signs of impairment from alcoholic beverages and admitted to drinking, however, probable cause did not exists for an arrest and the operator refused a voluntary blood draw at the hospital. Only minor injuries were reported by V1's operator.
  
  Contributing factors to the collision are improper lookout, violation of navigation rules, and alcohol. ; Operator1 was transported to the Indian River Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. He complained of back and rib pain from striking the center console and T-Top when he was ejected from his vessel during the impact with the other vessel. No bones were found to be broken and only bruising and muscle sprains were reported.
  