Vessel 1 (PWC) was underway on Tampa Bay, approximately 1000 yards south of the Courtney Campbell Beach when it and the operator was struck by Vessel 2 (PWC) causing a severe laceration on operators lower left leg and damage to Vessel 1.  The operator was ejected into the water and Vessel 2 fled the scene. There were no witnesses to the accident, besides the operators.  A good Samaritan rescued Vessels 1's operator and brought him to the beach where was then transported by ambulance to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa where he was admitted.

Vessel 2 was not located.; 
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