BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

According to the operators at the time of the collision, The operator of Vessel #1 had made a turn in the back of a slough followed by Vessel # 2.  Vessel #1 slowed down and the operator fo Vessel #2 was following inside the wake of Vessel#1.  As Vessel #1 slowed, the operator of Vessel #2 indicated he looked up and could not stop as the other vessel slowed.  He attempted to turn but the vessel would not turn (off throttle steering), and he collided with vessel #1.  Upon collision, vessel #2 rode up on the rear of Vessel #1 and glanced off tho the port side of Vessel # 1 after striking the victim in the back.

This synopsis was based solely on operator statements as there was little/no damage observed upon inspection of the pwc's.
HIXSON                        