Two PWCs were operating in a negligent manner on Deep Creek Lake, MD.  They were circling each other at a high rate of speed, charging each other and throwing wakes.  One PWC came up behind at a high rate of speed on the port side of the second one.  The second one made a left turn and the two collided.  Both operators were 17 years of age and inexperienced boaters.  The  vessels were destroyed.  Both operators were injured;  one had a compound leg fracture.  Alcohol was not involved.  Due to the youth of the operators, the Assistant States Attorney advised that no charges were to be filed.
Swanton                       