RedactedNarrative: On 07/02/2015 Operator1 and Operator2 were borrowing two PWCs from her uncle.  They were operating on the Mississippi River in Pool 14 near river mile 496.5 in Rapid City, IL.  Operator1 was operating the red PWC with Iowa registration.  Operator2 was operating the bronze PWC with Iowa registration.  At approximately 12:45PM they were doing circles around each other as to create a larger wake when the collided into each other.  After the impact, Operator2 was ejected from the PWC and sustained a minor abrasion to his left hand.  Operator1 remained on her PWC and sustained no injuries.  
   
  The red PWC Operator1 was riding had significant damage to the hull below the surface of the water and was sinking.  Aftert the collision, they drifted to a private boat dock at 1700 Avenue 1A in Rapid City.  They were met by two Secretary of State Police officers who happened to be eating lunch in that area.  The officers assisted Operator1 and Operator2 with securing the PWCs to the private dock until my arrival.  When I arrived, I first checked for injuries and both Operator2 and Operator1 refused EMS.  There were no signs of intoxication and both denied drinking alcohol or consuming any drugs.  I asked if they would both submit a breath sample for the PBT and they both complied with .000 BAC results. 
   
  Operator1 advised Owner was enroute with a trailer for the PWCs.  Once he arrived we used the private boat ramp at the dock and loaded the PWCs to the trailer.  When they were out of the water I took photographs on scene and again later at Tempo Marine.  I gave Operator2 and Operator1 copies of the Operator Form for the Boat Accident Report with instructions on submitting these forms.  On 07/19/15 I met with Operator1 and Owner at Operator1''s residence.  Owner advised both PWC''s were deemed totaled by the insurance company with an estimated cost of $10,000 for each PWC.  I issued Operator1 citation for Careless Operation with a mandatory court date of 08/10/15 for 8:30AM at the Rock Island County Courthouse.  See field report for further details and photographs.
   