RedactedNarrative: On 5/27/2012 at about 1:00 pm, Operator2 had just launched her personal watercraft (vessel 2) on Moses Lake (Montlake) and was barely moving when it was struck on the port side by a 19' open motorboat (vessel #1).  Vessel #1 had just launched and was coming up onto plane.  The operator was adjusting the trim tabs to bring the bow down and did not see vessel #2 until it was too late to avoid a collision. 
  
  There were no injuries to vessel #1's operator or occupants.   
  
  The operator of vessel #2 operator was struck on her left side receiving a broken jaw and bruising to the shoulder and hip.  The operator of vessel #2 was transported by ambulance to Samaritan hospital then was airlifted to Spokane hospital for treatment. 
  
  There was no damage to vessel #1.  Vessel #2 sustained minor damage estimated at $700.  Neither party had insurance. 
  
  The accident was investigated by the Grant CSO.  The operator of vessel #2 was cited for Negligent Operation under RCW 79A.60.040.
  
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moses Lake
NearestCityTown: Moses Lake                    