PWC2 was on plane and crossed in front on PWC1 at a distance of 60-70 feet.  victim, the passenger on PWC2, lost her grip due to being in an arm cast from a broken wrist and went under the water surface.  When she surfaced, she was struck by PWC1, who did not have time to stop when he saw her surface.  victim was struck by PWC1 in the head, causing a fractured skull, lacerations on her head, and a black eye.  A bystander in another boat saw the incident and picked up victim and took her to the shoreline, when an ambulance was called and she was transported to Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.  Officer  of the LCRA arrived on the scene after victim had already been transported.  Officer  could not locate the bystander that brought victim to shore.  Other witnesses stated he had already left.  Officer was notified on 7/25, the next day, that victim had died as a result of blunt force trauma to her head.

Investigation completed by LCRA Officer.
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