Watercraft #1 was traveling from west to east on the north side of Cedar Island Lake in a channel that is approximately 300 feet wide. Watercraft #1 was on the south side of the channel and another boat was traveling from east to west on the north side of the channel. Watercraft #1 was going about 50-60 mph when it hit the wake of the other boat. The operator of Watercraft #1 lost control and the watercraft went into shore on the south side of the channel. Both occupants stayed inside the boat during the crash. The operator was not wearing a life jacket but the passenger was. Officers could not find a throwable pfd during the post accident inspection. The operator was issued a citation for careless operation.
Richmond