V1 was traveling East in the Caloosahatchee River and V2 was traveling West.  V2 was creating a 3-4 foot wake as it passed V1.  The operator of V1 steered into the wake.  The passenger on V1 was tossed into the air and was struck by the vessel as it went over the wake.  V2 was unaware of the accident and continued traveling West.  The passenger on V1 was taken to the hospital.  She was treated for a bruised tailbone and two compressed lumbar vertebrae.; 
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