Operator #1 stated in effect: I did not see the vessel at all. I heard a couple's voice and they were arguing with me so I left.

Operator #2 stated in effect: I saw them heading towards me. I steered the boat to the right so that we did not go head on.

Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling SB on the main body of water on Lake Hopatcong, Hopatcong, Sussex County. Vessel #2 was traveling EB from Crescent Cove to the main body of water of Lake Hopatcong, Hopatcong, Sussex County. 

Vessel #1 did not observe Vessel #2 that was straight ahead from the bow of the pontoon and struck the port side of Vessel #2. Vessel #1 fled from the scene of the accident and there were no injuries reported. 

Vessel #1 was located the following day. Vessel #2 had two passengers on board. Vessel #2 was towed to Johnny's Marina in Hopatcong, Sussex County.

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