On 6/29/2013, at about 7:25 pm, 2 PWCs were operating at an estimated speed of 11-20 mph on Newman Lake located in Spokane county Washington.   

V1 was following directly behind V2.  V2 made an abrupt turn and V1 struck V2 and Operator2.   

Operator1 (V1) was wearing a Type III PFD and lanyard at the time of incident.  Operator1 was arrested for BUI.  He was not injured. 

Operator2 (V2) was wearing a Type III PFD and lanyard at the time of incident.  Operator2 had been drinking but was not intoxicated.  Operator2 sustained a deep laceration to her leg requiring several layers of stitches. 

1 Injury / No Fatalities. 
Alcohol involvement was indicated.  Operator1 (V1) was arrested for BUI.  Operator2 (V2) had been drinking but was not intoxicated. 
V1 damage estimated at $500.  V2 damage estimated at $1,500. 
Both operators were wearing Type III PFDs. 
Operator1 (V1) had his mandatory Boater Education Card.  Operator2 (V2) did not have her mandatory Boater Education Card. 
Operator1 (V1) was cited for BUI, Negligent Operation, Improper Number Display, and Wake Zone Violation.
Newman Lake