On 07/05/2013, at about 3:22 p.m., these two PWCs were operating on Banks Lake, located in Grant county, and collided to the North of Steamboat Rock State Park. 

According to the two operators, they had both been playing doing donuts and jumping wake with the PWCs. V2 had come to a stop. V1 came out of a circle and was going towards V2.  Operator1 (V1) misjudged his speed and, not being totally familiar with the controls, hit Operator2 (V2) on the left side. Operator2 stated that Operator1 was not playing or traveling at an excessive speed at the time he came towards her. 

Law Enforcement reported that V2 had significant fiberglass damage on the port side just behind the operator's normal position. The damage indicated that impact had been close to perpendicular to the vessel. Not only the outer surface crushed but the inner wall where it went back down to the standing area had also been crushed. The extent of damage indicated some speed and weight came from the striking vessel (V1). V1 had no noticeable damage and continued to be in use. It is believed that V1 struck V2 with the rub rail on the marriage line of the vessel. 

Officers questioned both operators about alcohol use. Both Operator2 and Operator1 stated that they each had a bloody mary early in the day but nothing else. The officer stated that he did not smell any odor of alcoholic beverages on Operator2's breath and that there were no indications that Operator1 was under the influence. 

Operator2 (V2) sustained injures to her lower back and a large hematoma to her left hip. She was transported by ambulance to Coulee Community Hospital in Grand Coulee, WA for her injuries. 

Operator1, (V1) was issued an infraction for negligent operation of vessel. 

One injury / No fatalities. 
Alcohol use did not contribute to this incident. 
Estimated damage to V2 of $2,500. 
Both vessel operators were wearing a PFD. 
Neither operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card. 
Rules of the Road Violation - Negligent Operation of Vessel (V1)
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