On July 15th 2023 at approximately 1830 hours vessel #1 (V1) was going South on the Hillsborough River. Another vessel (V2)  heading north on the Hillsborough River and approachinng V1.  V1 was trying to avoid V2 and quickly changed direction. V1 hit the wake of the V2 and  was unable to regain control and ran the vessel aground. V2 continued on course. 

On July 15th 2023 at approximately 1830 hours vessel #1 (V1) was going South on the Hillsborough River. There were two occupants on board V1. The operator of V1 and the vessel owner/ passenger. OP1 stated she was rounding the "curb" of the Hillsborough River at approximately 20 miles per hour. When I asked for clarification of the "curb" , PAX 1 who is more familiar with the area, stated it was a blind curve and there were docks on the left hand side and at that section of the river it is approximately 75- 100 feet wide.  When rounding the "curb"  another vessel (V2) was heading North,  towards V1. OP1 stated that in order to  avoid V2, she quickly changed direction and the wake of the V2 pushed V1 towards the bank and she was unable to regain control before running the vessel aground. The only identifying information on (V2) was that is was white and approximately 25 feet in length and had an open motor. OP1/PAX 1 were unsure how many people were aboard V2 and were unable to give any descriptions.

Nothing in the detailed other than the below. Photos appear to show damage to the fiberglass around the keel, bow, and bottom of the hull, and also some fiberglass damage inside.

PAX 1 met us outside to look over the vessel. The vessel is a 2016 19 foot  Yamaha center counsel, gray and white in color. PAX 1 pointed out to me the different areas of damage on the vessel. I took photographs with my state-issued cell phone. 

I asked PAX 1 approximately how much damage was done to the boat.PAX 1 said as a rough estimate he would guess around $10,000.

HILLSBOROUGH RIVER
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