RedactedNarrative: On september 2, 2017 at approximately 1700, operator:  Operator2, was operating his motorboat downstream on the west branch of the little calumet river when he was struck from behind from operator1.  
  
  Operator1 and operator2 were both operating their own vessels downstream from south shore marina towards doyne's marina.   
  
  Operator2 trolled down quickly near an abandoned marina, when operator1 was unable to avoid hitting the back of operator2 vessel because he was following too closely. 
  
  Operator1 began to lose control of his jet boat by letting off the throttle at the same time as cutting the wheel to avoid the collision, while on top of operator2 boat wake.
  
  Operator1 struck the back of operator2 motor cover with the bow of his vessel also causing the  bimni top to break. 
  
  The impact throws operator2 forward toward the steering wheel where he then impacted the broken pole of the bimini top.  
  
  The arm of the bimni top hit above operator2 eye near his right eyebrow. 
  
  Operator2 was taken to porter regional hospital for treatment and received 5 stitches above his eye.  
  
  Alcohol was not a factor in the accident.
  
  No charges were filed in result of the accident.