Vessel #1 and Vsl #2 left southeast shore of Houghton Lake.  Both vessels had an operator and passenger. Vsl #1 left shore heading west, followed by Vsl #2.  Vsl #1 then turned left heading south.  It then turned into a tight turn (360-degree pattern), causing Vsl #2 to strike Vsl #1 on the port side, rode up to the side of Vsl #1 striking passenger in the lower back.  All four riders were thrown  from their vessels.  Except one injured passener, rest of parties fled the scene.  Passenger was rescued by others and transported by Denton Twp EMS to West Branch Hospital.  The owner of both PWCs was on scene.  He claimed both drivers "took off" because they "have a record". 
Owner of both vessels called 7/22/09 to say that damage on Vsl #1 was $500 and Vsl #2 was $3300.
Markey Township               