Vessel #2, with 9 people on board, was approximately 300-400 from shore, traveling at a slightly faster than no-wake speed, which was accepted parameters as he was not too close to shore.  Vessel #2 was was hit broad side on the starboard side by a PWC, and two passengers on Vessel #2 were injured. Vessel #2 was damaged and total loss.
Vessl #1 (PWC), with passenger, was operating at a high rate of speed while the operator  and passenger were sitting backwards and steering and operating it facing the wrong direction.  No one was injured on Vessel #1. Vessel #1 was damaged to hull and bow for $3000.
Two witnesses saw Vessel #1 operating backwards at a high rate of speed.
Operator and passenger of Vessel #1 were both cited for not having a boating safety certificate, and operator was cited for reckless operation and failure to render assistance at the scene of the accident.
No alcohol or drugs were in volved.
Ontwa Township                