Prior to the collision, Vessel 1 was reportedly anchored, and did not have its navigation lights illuminated. 

Vessel 2 was reportedly traveling between 21-40 mph, with its navigation lights illuminated, and appeared to have been on a course of approximately 225 degrees. The owner/operator of vessel 1 reportedly turned on the navigation lights seconds prior to the collision. The light switch appeared to be in the 'off' position when I inspected vessel 1, approximately 10 hours and 42 minutes after the collision.

During the collision, the bow of vessel 2 impacted with the aft corner of vessel 1, on the starboard side. The owner/operator of vessel 1 was reportedly injured after the collision occurred, while vessel 1 was being towed to boat ramp 2, near the marina. Vessel 1 appeared to be a total loss, due to the damage sustained. I estimated the cost was approximately $2,000. The estimated cost to repair vessel 2 was reportedly, $12,000.

See Douglas County Sheriff's Office case #D23-25225 for additional information.

Clinton Reservoir
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