Watercraft #2 had finished fishing and was heading across the lake, travelling about 20 - 30 mph, toward the boat launch. Operator of Watercraft #1 (a PWC) stated he was sitting on the water with another PWC and two boats when they were hit. Witnesses stated Watercraft #1 and others in the group had no lights on, and the PWCs were racing around. Witnesses also stated that they saw Watercraft #1 going more than 30 mph across the water on a convergent course, then turn into Watercraft #2. The occupants of Watercraft #2 stated they never saw Watercraft #1 until impact. The passenger of Watercraft #1 suffered a broken right scapula. The Operator of Watercraft #1 was cited for operating in a reckless or grossly negligent manner and also for operating a personal watercraft between one hour before sunset and 9:30 am.
White Bear Lake