Based on the damage and injuries observed, it is determined that V2 was traveling west and V1 was closely following behind. Both vessels were traveling at approximately 25 to 30 MPH. V2 navigated outside of the channel and slowed down to an idle. V1 failed to maintain a proper look out and was traveling at a high rate of seed behind V2. V2 was unable to avoid V1 causing a collision between the starboard of V1 and the stern of V2.  
V1 sustained damaged with minimal scrape marks and paint transfer damage to the damage to the starboard side of the vessel, midship to stern, and to the scagg of the motor. V2 sustained extensive hull damage, large hole in port stern, causing the vessel to sink and become beached on the shoreline. The damage was located on the stern port side and the vessel is no longer operational. The vessel required mechanical assistance and was towed to the boat ramp. 
Based on the damage and injuries observed, it is determined that V2 was traveling west and V1 was closely following behind. Both vessels were traveling at approximately 25 to 30 MPH. V2 navigated outside of the channel and slowed down to an idle. V1 failed to maintain a proper look out and was traveling at a high rate of speed behind V2. V2 was unable to avoid V1 causing a collision between the starboard of V1 and the stern of V2.  ; VICTIM was taken to Baptist hospital for injuries and lacerations to her head. She received 14 stitches above her right eye

Santa Rosa Sound
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