Operator #1 Stated In Effect:  I was traveling at a slow speed with Capp Beach on my right when the other Vessel struck us at a high rate of speed.

Operator #2 Stated In Effect:  I was traveling about 25 mph towards Racoon Island when the wake from another boat made me lose control of my Vessel.

Witness #1 Stated in Effect:  I heard the loud revving of the other boats engine as he got closer and then saw the bottom of his boat as he struck us.

Investigation at the Scene Revealed:  Vessel # 1 was underway and traveling Northeast past Capp Beach, in Jefferson Township. Vessel #2 was underway and traveling North past Halsey Island.  Once V2 passed Prospect Point, Operator of Vessel #2 attempted to negotiate a right turn around the port side of V1 and lost directional control.  As a result of the carless operation of V2, the vessel spun clockwise (facing East) and struck V1 on the port side of vessel with port side bow.  V1 sustained major damage to port side entry gate and hull.  V2 sustained damage to port side hull.  Operator of V1 sustained an injury to his left leg, was treated by Jefferson EMS and later transported to Denville Hospital for further evaluation. 


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