When: Monday, May 29th at approximately 4:30 pm.

Where: South Cut of Party Cove on Lake Lewisville

Vessel 1 was cruising south from Party Cove towards the South Cut. Vessel 2 was travelling towards Party Cove from the Lake Lewisville Toll Bridge at approximately 50 mph when Vessel 1 come from the starboard side. Vessel 2 made a sharp left turn at full throttle to avoid a collision. Vessel 2 reported that they came within approximately 1 foot of each other, but did not make contact. 


Damages:

- Vessel 1: the end cap on the stern of the port pontoon was missing, there were scuffs in side of the pontoon near the water line, and the panel on the port side gate had been buckled. Occupants reported getting tossed during the incident. When officers boarded the vessel, there was a trail of water from the side gate that ran through the boat and out the stern. 

- Vessel 2: No damage that could specifically be attributed to the collision was visible on the vessel.

 Injuries: 

- Vessel 1: Two passengers complained of stiffness and soreness. One person was examined by her primary care physician and was diagnosed by contusions on her ribs. 

- Vessel 2: None

Insurance:

- Vessel 1: Refused to provide their insurance information
- Vessel 2: Safeco Insurance Company of America.

Contributing factors:

- Vessel 1 failed to provide an adequate lookout to avoid a collision.
- Vessel 2 failed to operate at a safe and prudent speed for the lake conditions.
- Vessel 2 failed to give-way in accordance to USCG navigational requirements.  
- The wake generated by Vessel 2 making a hard turn caused the side gate to buckle on Vessel 1 and the vessel to list hard to starboard.

Operator2 had been drinking.
0301 LEWISVILLE
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