RedactedNarrative: Operator of Vsl #2 stated that Operator of Vsl #1 and himself were doing "circles" going over their own wakes for the "bumpy ride".  He stated that they ended up actually facing each other directly while cruising at quite a high speed.  Both took their hands off their throttles, leaving them without steering power.  Vessel #2 impacted Vsl #1 and went right over him.  Operator of Vsl #1 ended up face down in the water (he was wearing a PFD) and had facial wound visible.  Operator Vsl #2 swam over and turned victim right side up.  Pontoon boat rescued both and Operator Vsl #2 started CPR on Operator Vsl #1 till his father arrived and took over till EMS arrived.  Operator of Vsl #1 never recovered and was pronounced dead at Bronson Hospital.  
  Operator of Vsl #2 later said in an interview that neither of them had ever operated any kind of boat and this was their first time (after trying out a little the day before) on the PWCs.  
  Owner of PWCs was cited for unauthorized operation of watercraft and negligence.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle Lake
NearestCityTown: Texas Township                