Both boats were cruising on plane as they approached the tip of Indian Point on the lake. The operator of boat #2 (traveling East approx. 100 feet from the shore) observed boat #1 approaching from the West and made a minor course change toward the shore to ensure adequate distance between his boat and the approaching vessel. Operator of boat #2 was distracted and turned his attention toward the interior of the boat, when he looked up again boat #1 was directly in front of him and the two boats then collided head on. Neither boat swerved prior to the collision. The operator of boat #1 was thrown from his boat into the water. The passenger of boat #2 jumped into the water to assist the injured party. A nearby boat came over to assist and they were able to get the injured operator into the boat and transport him to shore. However, the operator of boat #1 was pronounced dead by EMS personnel after they were unable to revive him.
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