Both operators traveled to the Hogscald area from the Garfield area to find party cove.  They stopped near an old boat ramp to visit with some people.  As they took off again, V1 was in front of V2.  V1 stopped for reasons unknown; as he stopped V2's bow was high as he was attempting to get on plane.  V2 Operator then noticed V1 stopped just as he broke over on plane.  V2 was traveling at full speed when it struck V1.  V2 traveled from the starboard side to the port side causing multiple injuries to V1's operator and ejecting him into the water.  Operator of V2 jumped off and swam to the victim who was floating face down in the water.  He grabbed him and swam him to shore, where 911 was called by subjects on the shore.

10/05/12 - Autopsy and all Toxicology results received from the Crime Lab.  Autopsy confirmed death as accidental due to blunt force trauma and drowning.  ME noted injuries sustained would have been rapidly fatal in and of themselves; however since victim was probably still alive when he entered the water, drowning was stylized into the cause of death.

Toxicology results for deceased victim came back negative for alcohol and/or drugs.

Toxicology results for Operator of V2 also came back negative for alcohol and/or drugs.

Grossly Negligent Operation charges being filed again operator of V2.

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