Two personal watercraft were traveling across the lake, with one in front of the other. As the front PWC (watercraft #1) slowed due to an approaching boat, the other PWC (watercraft #2) did not respond, causing it to hit watercraft #1 and deflect off the rear. The operator of watercraft #1 injured her back and was transported to the hospital. The investigator noted there was very minimal damage to watercraft #1. Both watercraft had been purchased by Operator #1 a week before, but the registration and titling had not been changed yet. Verbal warnings were issued for the registration and also for Operator #2 not having the proper boating safety certification.
Bemidji