Unit 1 headed downstream at about 30 mph on the right side of the channel.  He had his navigation lights on as well as a LED light bar on the bow.  

Unit 2 was heading upstream at about 30 mph on the left side of the channel because he had some set/ bush hooks on that side of the river.  He had on his navigation lights as well as a LED light bar.  

As they encountered each other as they came around the curve both units tried to avoid collision.  Unit 2 struck the port bow side of Unit 1 with it’s port bow.  Unit 2’s bow rode up onto the gunwale of Unit 1 and the corner of the port bow struck the Victim in the neck and head area.  Victim was knocked towards the motor.  Realizing victim was hurt they put him in the bottom of the boat.  Unit 2 pulled along side and got out a first aid kit and started rendering aid. 911 was called and directed them to begin CPR, which they did.  Both boats went to the nearest boat landing at Patriots landing and met EMS and waited for DNR to arrive.

Wateree River