RedactedNarrative: On 6/22/13, operators were operating two new pwcs on fontana lake near the fontana estates boat ramp portion of fontana lake.  Operator1 was operating vessel 1, and operator2 Was operating vessel 2.  Both vessel 1 and 2 were cruising around 3o mph down the lake heading towards the dam.  Vessel 1 thought it would be a good idea to take a picture of vessel 2.  So vessel 1 shut off his engine and was coming to a stop.  While vessel 1was coming to a stop, vessel 2 was following too close and was not paying attention to vessel 1.  Vessel 2, still cruising at 30 mph, hit vessel 1 on the port side of the stern.  During the collision with vessel 1, vessel 2's bow hit operator1 in the back pushing him towards the steering column.  Then vessel 2 slid off of vessel 1 on the port side of vessel 1.  Both vessels involved were pwcs.  The weather was clear and calm.  Air temperature was around 82 and the water temperature was around 74.  The time in which the accident occurred was 8:22pm.  Operator1 was transported to harris regional hospital in sylva north carolina.  During visit to the emergency room, the doctors there did not find anything abnormal with operator1's spine or any other matters to deal with the accident.  Operator1 was released and told to get plenty of rest.  Operator2 Was charged with one count of careless and reckless, and one count of following too close to another pwc.
NameOfBodyOfWater: FONTANA LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRYSON CITY