On July 31st, 2010 at approximately 5:20 pm, there occurred a PWC collision on the public waters of Lake Colorado City.
 This accident involved two young men.  operator1 was operating (no passenger) a blue PWC and operator2 was operating (no passenger) a red PWC. These vessels were owned by another individual. Both operators were cruising down the lake @ approximately 45 mph, with operator2 being up and ahead of operator1 whom was following from behind. operator2 slowed and came to a stop and operator1 was unable to slow down or avoid colliding with operator2. Upon impact, operator2 was ejected from his PWC, but operator1 whom remained on his PWC was able to load up operator2 on his PWC and bring him to shore, where he called for help. operator2 sustained a broken right femur and broken right ankle and was transported to Hendrix Hospital in Abilene, TX. operator1 did not sustain any injuries. 
 Officer interviewed operator1 and also a juvenile at the scene whom witnessed the actual collision and have written statements from both. There were no signs or indication of alcohol usage from either operator and all required safety equipment was being used.
After investigating, Officer made the determination that the accident was the result of Operator1 not adhering to the 50' rule that applies to PWC (must be at headway or idle speed when within 50' of any object, shore, person or other watercraft). This was due to multiple factors such as distance, speed, careless operation of PWC.
Officer issued a citation to operator1 for "violate 50 foot rule on PWC".
Officer was unable to converse with operator2 because of the extent of his injuries.
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