Two PWCs were being operated by a male and female juvenile on this date.   Vessel #1, LA 4668 FM, operated by operator1, was executing small circles in an area of Calcasieu Lake near Hebert's Landing.  Vessel #2, LA 1571 FD, operated by operator2, was also executing small circles.  Both vessels were traveling in clockwise directions. Operator1' vessel was traveling in near proximity to the path of Operator2's vessel.  At some point the two vessels closed the distance between their paths.  

Operator1 stated that he was distracted for a moment and when he looked back forward the #2 vessel, operated by Operator2, was directly in front of his vessel. The two PWCs struck one another in a near head on manner.  Both operators were thrown clear of their vessels.  The vessels both became dead in the water as both operators were wearing their kill switch when the crash occurred.  Both operators were also wearing their PFD.  A short time following the incident Operator2's father was returning from a fishing trip and spotted the two victims in the water waving his direction.  

Father went to the scene by vessel and, upon his arrival put both victims in his vessel and returned to the dock at his camp which was a short distance away.  Both subjects were transported to Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles.  Operator1 was treated for soft tissue injuries to his left knee and was released to a doctor's care.  Operator2 was treated for severe trauma to her facial area.  She remained hospitalized pending oral surgery for the replacement of her upper front teeth.  Both operators are 14 years old and citations are pending to each operator's guardian who gave permission for the PWCs to be operated.  Neither operator has taken the state boating safety course.

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