Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were engaged in racing, when Vsl #1 (on the portside of Vsl #2) went ahead of Vsl #2, made a quick turn to the right, came around and the two PWCs struck head on.  Vsl #2 struck Vsl #1 on the starboard bow, striking the operator of Vsl #1 in the frontal area (head included), sending all occupants of each vessel into the water.  Occupants of Vsl #2 rendered assistance to the victim and took him to shore where EMS and others would treat him.  Massive head injury. Victim was transported to Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.
Springvale Township           