Operators were cruising on lake james on pwcs.  Operator of vessel 2 made a sharp left turn and operator of vessel 1 could not react fast enough to avoid striking vessel 2 on the port side.  Operator of vessel 2 was injured and as a result of the impact had a broken pelvis, internal bleeding, major bruises on the back and left side and minor cuts.  Operator 1 helped get operator 2 back to the dock and called for medical assistance.  Operator 2 was flown by helicopter from blackbear boating access are to the ccu at mission hospital.  He was released from the hospital on 6/5/12.

Operator 1's lack of experience on operating a pwc and not being able to react to vessel 2's left turn fast enough was the major cause of the accident.  Operator 1 was charged with operating a vessel under the age of 26 without having completed a boating safety course.  Operator 1 is the step son of operator 2.

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It was not noted by the officer on the report as to why the operator of vessel 2 made a sharp left turn.

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