The investigation revealed that vessel #2, passed Vessel #1 on the right side.  As vessel #2 passed vessel #1 the spray from the water splash struck operator1 in the face and eyes, which obsructed his vision.  operator2 turned his vessel toward the right to look back at operator1 and realized that operator1 was approaching his vessel at a high rate of speed, approximately 40 mph.  operator2 attempted to accelerate to avoid a collision.  As operator2 accelerated operator1 struck the passenger, on the right side of her torso.  The impact knocked occupant off the Personal watercraft as vessel #1 went over the top of vessel #2.  occupant's injuries included contusions and 2 broken ribs.  Both operators were cited for speed and distance violations under Iowa Code 462A.26
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