Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 collided on 7/22/23. During the collision, the operator of Vessel 2 fractured his leg and back, and tore his pectoral muscle. Significant structoral damage was sustained to the hull of Vessel 2, along the port (left) side. Structural damage was sustained to Vessel 1, near the waterline, perpendicular of the captain's seat on the starboard (right) side.

JASO CAD Incident, Medical. Fiberglass damage to the hull on vessel 1's starboard (right) side, approximately 16"x5" in length/width, respectively. Vessel 2 appeared to be a total loss, due to the damage sustained to the hull along it's port (left) side.

Based on my investigation, I have reason to believe that prior to the collision, Vessel 2 was following Vessel 1, approximately fifty (50) yards to the right (starboard) of it, and Vessel 3 was following Vessel 2. Vessel 1 made a sharp turn to starboard (right); turning approximately 180 degrees, then headed towards Vessel 2 on a reciprocal or nearly reciprocal course. In an effort to avoid a head-on collision, Vessel 1 turned to port (left), a violation of Rule 14 of the Inland Navigation Rules, and Vessel 2 turned to starboard (right). During the collision, the operator of Vessel 2 fractured his leg and back, and tore his pectoral muscle. Significant structoral damage was sustained to the hull of Vessel 2, along the port (left) side. Significant structural damage was sustained to Vessel 1, near the waterline, perpendicular of the captain's seat on the starboard (right) side. After the collision, the injured operator of Vessel 2 was transported to shore in Vessel 1. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to Stormont Vail hospital.

Fiberglass damage to the hull on vessel 1's starboard (right) side, approximately 16"x5" in length/width, respectively. Vessel 2 appeared to be a total loss, due to the damage sustained to the hull along it's port (left) side. For additional information, please see Jackson County Sheriff's Office CAD Incident, Medical.
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