A PWC incident took place on Aug 19, 2009 in Narragansett Bay. PWC #1 was rented and operated by Operator 1.  His son was a passenger on PWC #1 and was sitting in the front.  Operator 1 stated that there were 2 other PWC's with he and his son.  PWC #2 was operated by Operator 2, a relative of Operator 1, and had a passenger with him.  PWC #3 was operated by Operator 3, who was alone on his PWC.   According to reports,  PWC #1, operated by Operator 1 was idle, not making way and along side of him was PWC #3, operated by Operator 3, also idle.  They were engaged in conversation when PWC #2 came dead ahead at PWC #1 from #1's starboard beam starboard bow at a high speed.   PWC #2 was launched onto the top of PWC #1 striking both the operator and passenger and knocking into the water.  PWC #2 continued on over the top of PWC#1.   Operator of PWC #1 and his son were reported to be unconscious in the water.  Both were wearing PFD's and remained on the surface.  Operator of PWC #3, assisted both victim and helped them both onto their watercarft.  They were able to return to State Pier 5 where assistance was summoned.
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