On 6/30/2013, at about 3:43 pm, two PWCs (above) were operating on the Yakima River near Roza Recreation Area, located in Kittitas county. V1  was operating at an estimated speed of 1-10 mph and was approximately 1/2 way across the Yakima River at Roza Recreation Area just South of the No Wake Zone. V1 had a small child (5 years old) with him. (V1) was traveling in small tight circles. There had been no other vessels in the area at the time. 

As he was facing up river, (V1) was struck from behind by V2. (V2) was traveling "fast" according to (V1). (V2) was not paying attention as he is an inexperienced operator with this occasion being his first time on the river. (V2) saw (V1) as he approached but wasn't able to take evasive action to prevent the collision from behind. All parties were ejected into the water. There were no injuries. V1 sustained a large hole on the back side. V2 sustained damage to the bow. 

No injuries / No fatalities. 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement. 
V1 damages estimated at $1,000. V2 damages also estimated at $1,000. 
(V1) was wearing a Type III PFD, no lanyard. (V2) was wearing a Type III PFD and lanyard. 
(V1) had his mandatory Boater Education Card. (V32) did not have his mandatory Boater Education Card. 
 (V2) was cited for a Rules of the Road Violation, Steering & Sailing Overtaking. He was also cited for Failure to Posses Boater Education Card.
Ellensburg