Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were travelling parallel to each other with Vessel 1 slightly behind and to port of Vessel 2.  Vessel 2 (in the lead) observed another vessel approaching and turned abruptly to port, letting off the throttle and coasting to a stop.  The Operator of Vessel 1, now on a course to collide with Vessel 2, let off the throttle and tried unsuccessfully to turn to avoid the collision.  The bow of Vessel 1 then struck the bow and middle on the port side of Vessel 2, crushing the leg of the Vessel 2 Operator and ejecting both Operators.  Another passing boater assisted the injured Operator of Vessel 2 with contacting and meeting up with emergency services who transpirted him to Lima Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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