RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was a 9' kawasaki pers. Watercraft with 1 person on board.  Vessel 2 was a 10'2" yamaha pers. Watercraft with 1 person on board.  Vessel 1 was operating to the starboard side and behind vessel 2.  Vessel 2 crossed infront of vessel 1, by making a slow and gradual turn to starboard.  At approximately the same time vessel 1 traveling in the same general direction begins to turn to the left and crossing in behind vessel 2.  Vessel 2 makes a quick and sharp turn to the port.  Vessel 1 collides with vessel 2.  Vessel 1's bow strikes vessel 2's port/stern gunwell.  Operator 2 falls into water, claims an injury to his left knee and refused treatment.  Vessel 1 operator remains aboard and claims no injuries.  Estimated damage to vessel 1 $500.00 6" horizontal crack in fiberglass on keel at bow below water line.  Estimated damage to vessel 2 $1500.00 engine compartment/seat at port stern area 8" cracks in fiberglass (vertical), on rubrail/gunwell 14" parallel crack and 8" perpendicular crack.  Operator 1 was cited for obstructing an investigation by providing false information and rules of the road #17 (action by give way vessel).  Operator 2 was cited for obstructing an investigation by providing false information and rules of the road #5 (safe look out).
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN                      