Both vessel 1 and vessel 2 were operating within the wake/wash of a ski boat pulling a wake boarder. This was observed by a witness in that boat. Vessel 1 was slightly behind and on the port side of vessel 2, according to the operator and passenger of vessel 2, when vessel 1 turned right and at the same time vessel 2  veered to the left. Vessel 1 crossed the path of vessel 2 and vessel 2 struck the jet ski on it's starboard side. The passenger of vessel 2 reacted by jumping/diving/falling off the jet ski prior to impact. She was wearing her PFD. Vessel 2 ramped up on vessel 1 striking Operator1 on his right leg, shattering his knee and then contacting his mid-section/chest. Operator1 was thrown from his jet ski into the water. His lanyard was attached to his PFD. Operator1 was operating the jet ski with the "beginner's key" which limited his speed. Operator2 was able to stay on his jet ski. Operator2 saw that Operator1 was in the water, face down and not moving. He jumped in the lake and swam to Operator1. He was able to manuever Operator1 and hold him so his head was out of the water. He could hear Operator1 moaning. The witness boat had turned around to assist and was able to get Operator1 on board their vessel and call 911. Witness’s husband began to administer CPR and stopped after Operator1 was semi conscience. They transported him to a private campground facility off Roadrunner Lane where he was tended by EMS. Operator1 was air-lifted to Dell Children's Hospital in Austin.
Buchanan Dam                  