Vessel # 1 operated by Operator1 struck Vessel # 2 operated by Operator2.  This accident occurred in Mississippi River Pool # 16 in the Andalusia Slough.  Operator2 was flown to Iowa City University Hospital with serious injuries.  Operator1 refused medical treatment on scene and received minor bruises.
In conclusion it''s determined Operator2 operated his PWC vessel # 2 in a deliberate manor splashing  water onto operator, Operator1 of vessel # 1.  This action of splashing water into Operator1s eye''s blinded his vision at a speed of between 10-20 MPH.  Vessel # 2 /  Operator2 next operated his PWC in front of Vessel # 1 making a right turn and stopped directly in front of Vessel # 1.  Operator1 operating vessel # 1 was unaware vessel # 2 was stopped in front of him due to his restricted vision.  The bow of vessel # 1 impacted vessel # 2 at nearly a right angle on the starboard side.  This explains the damage to vessel # 2 and the injuries to it''s operator Operator2.
Operator2 was issued citation 480927P for Reckless Operation of a Watercraft (625 ILCS 45/5-2).  No enforcement action was taken on Operator1.

Andalusia IL                  