On 5-28-11 I was dispatched by the Guadalupe Sheriff's office for a report of a PWC accident on Lake Placid.  I arrived at 7:30 p.m. and interviewed both pwc operators  According to Operator1 he stated that he was operating in the middle of the lake .  Operator1 stated that he made a 90 degree turn to start heading back upriver from his location when he was struck by Vessell 2.  Operator2 stated that he was operating his pwc at least 200-300 feet behind Operator1's pwc.  Operator2 stated that Operator1 turned around and started heading back toward his pwc.  Operator2 tried to swerve to avoid a collision, and as he tried to exit his pwc was struck by Operator1.  Operator1's pwc indicated lots of transfer paint from Operator2s pwc.  Most of V1’s damage was on the top portion of pwc and front end damage along with some scraping on the hull.  Operator2s pwc had damage to the port stern side where the collision happened, and to the jet drive located on the stern on the rear of the pwc.  There was also damage to a repair that was done under the seat of Operator2s pwc.  I have concluded that the front or bow damage to Operator1's pwc (vessel 1) and the paint transfer is consistent to Operator2s statement that he was struck by Operator1 as Operator1  was heading toward Operator2.  Operator1's statement that he turned and was struck by Operator2 is inconsistent with the damage to both pwc's.  Operator2 had no front end damage or paint transfer that would be consistent with a front end collision.  I have concluded that Operator1 was operating negligently, and he was cited for Reckless or Negligent operation of a PWC, Class C Misdemeanor  PWC 31.094.  Citation # A8046018
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