Operators of vessel #1 and vessel #2 had just left the dock area in Kate's Bay on their PWC's and were riding side-by-side.  V#1 was off to the starboard (right side) and slightly ahead of V#2.  V#1 proceeded to make a left hand turn in the vicinity of V#2's PWC.  Operator1 was unaware that Operator2 had followed him.  Operator1 spun his PWC around coming to a near stop when he looked up and saw Operator2 approaching from his front right-hand side at a high rate of speed.  Operator2 was unable to stop and or take evasive action to avoid a collision and as a result he collided with Operator1's PWC just forward of the foot well at an approximate 45 degree angle.  The collision resulted in both subjects being ejected from their watercraft.  

Both subjects were treated at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital for their injuries.  Operator2 was later released.  Operator1 was transferred to Marquette General Hospital as a result of injuries sustained. The type and location of internal injuries were not known at the time of reporting.  The location of the contusions was not reported.
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