During a port side to port side passing situation the operator of the V2 signaled with his hand to V1.  V2 changed course and headed in the same southeasterly direction as V1.

Moments later, without looking, V1 abruptly turned to port just ahead of V2.  V2 tried to avoid the collision by turning to port.  V1's bow made impact perpendicular with V2 on the starboard side and penetrated the fiberglass just below the rub rail at mid ship.

Both operators and occupants were ejected from the PWC's.  V2 started to fill with water and became swamped.  Employee's from Radical Rides heard the collision and responded to the scene.  All operators, occupants and PWC's were assisted to shore.  There were no significant injuries.  The operator of V2 was treated on shore for a minor cut on the backside of his right leg (hamstring). 

V1 and V2 were rented from Radical Rides on Pensacola Beach and operated by two brothers.  Both operators completed the required boating safety course at the livery prior to operating the PWC's.  During the livery training both operators were instructed to maintain a 200' buffer during operation.

With passengers onboard, both V1 and V2 were cruising in Santa Rosa Sound back and forth changing direction and speed continuously.  

During  a port side to port side passing situation the operator of V2 signaled with his hand to V1. V2 changed course and headed in the same southeasterly direction as V1. 

Moments later, without looking, V1 abruptly turned to port just ahead of V2. V2 tried to avoid the collision by turning to port. V1's bow made impact perpendicular with V2 on the starboard side and penetrated the fiberglass just below the rub rail at mid ship.

Both operators and occupants were ejected from the PWC's. V2 started to fill with water and became swamped. Employee's from Radical Rides heard the collision and responded to the scene. All operators, occupants and PWC's were assisted to shore.  There were no significant injuries.  The operator of V2 was treated for a minor cut on the backside of his right leg (hamstring area).

The livery collected 3,500 from the operator to cover their loss.
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