subject 1 (PWC 1) and subject 2 (PWC 2) were operating PWCs on Glaveston Bay, riding too close to close to each other.  PWC 2 jumped a wake of a larger boat and came to a stop in front of PWC 1.  PWC 1 was traveling too fast to stop in time to avoid a collision, striking PWC 2 and injuring subject 2.
Both operators are minors with no Boater Ed certifications.  The father of subject 2, subject 3 was issued 5 citations for permitting minors to operate PWC without Boater Ed certifications, un-supervised operation of PWCs, and invalid registrations.
Report by Galveston County Sheriff's Officer
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