According to statements made by the operators of both vessels,  both operators were operating pwcs rented from kitty hawk sports in the pamlico sound near the village of waves.  According to both operators, they were trying to see how close they could get to each other and spray each other.  As they approached at a head on angle, both vessels turned to the same side to try and avoid the other.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 at approximately a 90 degree angle on the port side.  Vessel 1 then ramped up the side of vessel 2 and continued over it.  The impact knocked the operator of vessel 2 into the water.  Both operators were evaluated by personnel from dare county ems and both refused further treatment.  Both operators were wearing type iii pfds at the time, and alcohol and/or drugs is not believed to have been a contributing factor to the accident.  Both operators were issued citations for operating pwcs greater than no-wake speed within 100 feet of another pwc.
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