Operator of vessel one was heading down river and made a turn toward the Indiana shore and headed up river. Operator further stated that he was looking at homes on the Indiana shore and the next thing the operator knew he was airborne. Operator also stated that vessel two cut in front of operator of vessel one. Operator of vessel one stated that he had had two alcoholic drinks prior to the accident. Operator of vessel one was charged with a dui and taken into custody. 

Operator of vessel two was operating at approx 35mph when he slowed to approx 5 mph to use a cell phone. Operator further stated that there was an impact with the stern of the vessel by operator one. Operator of vessel two observed a pwc airborne above the passenger compartment of his vessel which then crashed through his windshield and into the river. Vessel two operator witnessed operator one fall from his pwc into the river, surface holding a beer, then climb back onto his pwc and fled the scene. No injuries were reported. Operator of vessel one was wearing a pfd, operator and passengers of vessel two were not wearing pfd's.
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