On June 23, 2012 at approximately 6:30 PM CPO observed Unit #1  operating west bound along the north shore line of Petite Lake east of the channel strike Unit 2. Unit 2 was operating east bound just above no wake speed and was forced to accelerate and change direction to avoid a direct impact to the left side of the watercraft with Unit 1. Unit 1 struck the left side of Unit 2 with the front section of Unit 1 while engaged in a turn. It appeared that Unit 1 did not attempt to adjust speed or avoid impact. When Unit 1 struck Unit 2 the operator (Operator1) was ejected forward off the watercraft and into the water. Operator1 stated she was not injured and refused medical attention. Operator1 stated that she was turning around to pick up a passenger who had fallen off the watercraft prior to the accident. Operator1 stated she did not see the other watercraft and was a first time operator. Operator1 was arrested for Operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol (see report # 2012-2-440-015U)

Damage to Unit 2 was reported as being scuffed with decal damage only. The owner of Unit 2 estimated the damage at approximately $400.00. Unit 2 was operable. Unit 1 was damaged and inoperable. The watercraft was towed to Electric Harbor. Unit 1 received a break in the fiberglass on the right forward cowling just below the handlebars. The break consisted of an elongated crack and tear in the fiberglass approximately 12-14" long. The forward hatch was bent open and inoperable. 

We then cleared taking no further action at that time.


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