RedactedNarrative: On 8/1/2022, at approximately 1:10pm, a vessel collision occurred in the roanoke sound located in dare county involving two pwcs that resulted in injuries to one operator and damages to one pwc.  
  
  Vessel 1 and 2 were cruising parallel to each other in a southwestern direction towards headquarters island traveling approximately 10-20 mph.  Vessel 1 pulled ahead of vessel 2 and made a sharp turn to the port side and vessel 2 was unable to avoid a collision.  
  
  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the port side bow, which resulted in the operator of vessel 1 being ejected and damages to vessel 1.  The operator of vessel 1 was transported to outer banks hospital, was treated and released with contusions to the left leg and left hand.  Vessel 1 damage included fiberglass damage to the port side bow, broken port side side mirror, bent port side handlebar, and a broken seat bracket, all of which resulted in approximately $1900.00.
  
  