1990 CorrectCraft ski boat was struck after crossing in front of a 2001 Malibu that was towing a skier. Damage was received on the starboard side of the 1990 ski boat and the male operator was not injured. A female passenger in the 2001 Malibu bumped her head and was treated for a small contusion by her family practioner.

Details of Investigation/Incident: 

On August 5, 2013 I, Indiana Conservation Officer (ICO) was on routine patrol when I received a call from ICO dispatch of a boat accident that occured on Wawasee lake. The caller advised that a female passenger received a bump to the head and requested not to have emergency personnel respond.

I was able to contact Witness1 who witnessed a portion of the accident and made the initial call to 911. Witness1 advised she received information from a male operator/owner of a 1990 Correct Craft Ski Sport. The male operator identified himself as Operator1. Operator1's watercraft was struck on the starboard side near the drivers helm. A 2001 Malibu was towing a skier when he struck Operator1's Correct Craft. Operator1 was not injured. Operator1 gave Witness1 and Operator2 a contact number and advised he wanted to get his boat back to shore to avoid it sinking.

I arrived at the Operator1 residence and photographed a 1990 Correct Craft with extensive fiberglass damage to the starboardside. Operator1 identified himself to me as the operator of the boat at the time of the accident. Operator1 said he was returning from fueling when he was struck by a white ski boat. Operator1 said he was concerned about getting his boat back to avoid it from sinking. 

I spoke with the operator, Operator2, of the Malibu. He said he was pulling his step-daughter, when suddenly a ski boat came across his bow. Operator2 said he hit the boat on its starboard side.
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